Exploring World Cultures (Group 6)
Exploring World Cultures introduces young readers to
societies and places around the world through captivating and age-appropriate
content for young readers. This set consists of Jamaica, Pakistan, Russia, South
Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam, focusing on the history and culture of each country
in compelling ways that explain differences but also promote empathy through the
familiar. With full-color photographs, fun fact boxes, and a further information
section, this series encourages young readers to learn more about the
world.
Each Book Contains:
• Explorations of how the people live today,
including their religion, language, art, and food
• Full-color photographs
that complement and further explain accompanying text
• Age-appropriate
sidebars and fact boxes exploring key elements of a culture
• Glossary terms
that are bolded in the text and included in a Glossary for ease of reading and
comprehension
Curriculum Connections:
• Accessible, age-appropriate
information helps young readers understand different cultures
• Glossary
defines age-appropriate terms for vocabulary building
• Images help to guide
reading comprehension
• Cultural diversity and understanding are celebrated
and supported through an exploration of aspects such as language, cuisine, and
history of different countries
