This series introduces young readers to the diverse cultures and peoples of different countries around the world.
Welcome to My Country: South Korea
People
On the Go
Discusses the ways in which people all over the world move from place to place, including walking, riding on animals, and traveling on wheels and water.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes
“A simple rhyming text threads together the many colorful photos” (“Booklist”) in this fun and “interesting way to take an armchair tour” (“School Library Journal”) around the world.
Tools
Photographs and simple text introduce different devices used by people around the world to make their lives and work easier. Reprint.
Native Cultures in Alaska (Alaska Geographic)
Alaska Geographic presents the people, places, and wonders of Alaska to the world. Over the past 30 years, Alaska Geographic has earned its reputation as the publication for those who love Alaska.
The Great Snake: Stories From The Amazon
As the Rio Afuá ferry wends its way along the Amazon, Sean Taylor takes in not only the sights and sounds of this extraordinary landscape but also the stories of the people he meets. From sly jaguars and the slowest of sloths to spine-tingling giant serpents and white-suited strangers, his retellings teem with legendary beings, vivid color, earthy comedy, and the mysteries of the rainforest. Together, with Fernando Vilela’s dramatic, color-saturated illustrations, they reveal the Amazon peoples’ beliefs and way of life. Notes and a glossary provide additional information about the region.
Japan
This book introduces the people and the way they live, culture, weather, landscapes, towns and cities of Japan.
Meet Arzeen: Citizen of the World
On a daily adventure around the world. We will travel continent to continent exploring countries and learning about the people that make each country so interesting.
The Amazon Rain Forest (Nature’s Wonders)
Presents comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues of the Amazon Rain Forest.
Sweden
This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sweden.