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Jamaica is a popular tourist destination, but what is life like for the people who live on this Caribbean island? Readers find out as they explore chapters devoted to this nation's geography, government, religious and ethnic groups, leisure activities, and more. Vibrant photographs highlight the beauty of the Jamaican landscape and people, and maps provide an additional visual element. Sidebars and fact boxes help develop a sense of curiosity about other parts of the world as well as a stronger understanding of global citizenship. Readers can even share what they've learned by using the included recipes for tasty Jamaican dishes.
Ireland is a nation known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and unique culture. Readers explore these and many other aspects of life on the Emerald Isle in this meticulously researched and updated guide to Irish culture. Focused chapters highlight the tumultuous history of this nation, its natural resources, its arts scene, and much more. Readers even get a taste of Irish cuisine and are invited to try their hand at preparing it with the help of simple recipes. Colorful photographs, fact boxes, sidebars, and maps enhance this reading experience for a new generation of global citizens.
For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by the cosmos. However, until very recently, astronomers were limited in what they could know. Since the dawn of the space age, scientists have greatly expanded humanity's understanding of space by launching both manned and unmanned spacecraft. The makeup of comets, the path of a solar flare, the amount of gravity on the moon--these discoveries and more have all come relatively recently. Through compelling main text, augmented by full-color photographs and informative sidebars, readers learn how science and technology have propelled our knowledge of the universe forward at a breakneck pace.
From the pyramids of Egypt to the provinces of Canada, readers take an informative and engaging trip around the world in the latest edition of these popular guides to global culture. The comprehensive text is broken into focused chapters that highlight each nation's government, history, geography, economy, and cultural aspects such as arts, leisure activities, and festivals. Each chapter is filled with stunning, full-color photographs of important landmarks, natural beauty, and citizens from all walks of life. Current events are reflected in the meticulously researched and updated text, allowing readers to connect the past and present in a global sense.
"Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia-from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present. Fact boxes and sidebars highlight additional information about this country, which is sometimes in the spotlight for controversial actions"--
"Israel is an importance place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are found throughout chapters that focus on topics such as government, geography, religions, arts, and food. These chapters also contain detailed sidebars and fact boxes. Maps serve as a helpful tool to better understand life in Israel"--
"Modern wars have shaped today's Iraq and have contributed greatly to the struggles of its people. Readers are taken past the headlines to learn the true story of what it's like to live in Iraq today-from the hardships to the happier moments celebrating with food and family. Focused chapters highlight the nation's history as the home of the Mesopotamian civilization-one of the oldest civilizations-as well as its government, geography, religious and ethnic groups, and artistic traditions. Colorful photographs enhance the reading experience and sidebars, fact boxes, maps, and recipes provide more information"--
"From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current events as well as historical milestones. Vibrant photographs and maps add colorful visual elements, and additional information is presented in sidebars and fact boxes. Readers even discover recipes to introduce them to Canadian cooking!"--
"Iran has ancient roots, and readers are guided through its past and present in this comprehensive guide to Iranian life. Focused chapters present the nation's history, economy, natural environment, government, religious groups, arts, and more. As readers explore the pillars of Persian culture, they also encounter full-color photographs of Iran's landmarks and people. Detailed sidebars, maps, recipes, and fact boxes enhance this learning experience, which includes discussions of current events and objective information about what life is really like in this controversial country. This is an excellent resource for the next generation of global citizens"--
"Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focused on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food give readers a closer look at what everyday life is like Egypt. Captivating full-color photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, recipes, and maps supplement the thoroughly updated main text that takes readers from ancient pyramids to modern cityscapes"--
"Sequoyah was a true Cherokee hero. In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story-from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people-and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government. Through facts, engaging sidebars about Sequoyah's tribe and history, and vivid images, readers will come to learn more about this amazing man and his legacy today"--
"Geronimo was a great leader and a wise man. In this book, readers will uncover his life story-from his struggles with the US government and settlers in Arizona to the eventual surrender that made him a prisoner of war for the rest of his life-and understand his profound effect on the Apache tribe. Though he later became famous and traveled the country, he was never allowed to return to his birthplace. Through easy-to-read text and fascinating pictures, kids will discover the inspiring and tragic story of one of the most famous Native people to live."--
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