Exploring World Cultures (Group 1)
The world in which we live is full of many diverse countries with their own customs, beliefs, and lifestyles. This new series, geared toward young readers, introduces the audience to cultures around the world, including information about a country’s history, its people, and how it functions today.
GENERAL
- Every title in this series contains an age-appropriate sidebar
and fact box exploring key elements of a culture
- Photos and graphics
complement and further explain accompanying text, which is particularly helpful
for visual/spatial and ELL readers
- Glossary terms are bolded in the text
and included in a Glossary section for ease of reading and comprehension
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
- Accessible, age-appropriate books designed to
introduce young readers to different cultures around the world
- Cultural
diversity and understanding is celebrated and supported through an exploration
of aspects such as language, cuisine, and history of different
countries
