Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Groups 1 – 6)®

Readers take a tour of some of the world's most fascinating places in the latest edition of these popular guides to life around the globe. From snowy mountain peaks in Nepal to sunny beaches in Spain and from bustling cities in India to nature reserves in South Africa, readers are given an up-close look at what life is really like in a wide variety of countries. Focused chapters give readers insight into a nation's history, government, arts, religion, and more. These chapters are enhanced by captivating, full-color photographs that reflect the diversity of landscapes, people, and cultures of the world.

Each Book Contains:
• Fact boxes that highlight important and unique places to visit, support foreign-language education, and provide fun facts meant to inspire future—or current—world travelers
• A bibliography, a list of resources for further learning, and relevant internet links at the end of each chapter to encourage readers to continue independent research about topics they found interesting, as well as to facilitate fact-checking
• Clear and approachable recipes designed to help readers explore different cultures through food

Curriculum Connections:
• A variety of detailed maps allows readers to practice obtaining information from sources beyond the main text
• The text features a fresh focus on the essential concept of global citizenship, including biographical sidebars about inspiring global citizens from each nation
• Readers are able to make connections between the past and present, as well as between the various aspects that make up a group's culture, as they explore text that has been thoroughly updated to include the most current events