Books in Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series

Updated facts and statistics highlight this new second revised edition of India the Land. Spectacular photographs feature Indias varied geography from snow-covered mountaintops to tropical rainforests. Learn about Indias major cities, its disputed borders, foreign influences, and current challenges

Describes the geography, climate, history, cities, agriculture, transportation, business and trade, and wildlife of England.

Discover how modern-day Mexico is able to maintain a foothold in its ancient Aztec and Mayan past. Recipes and activities are included.

Updated statistics and new photographs are featured in this revised edition of England the Land. Englands landscape is rich in beauty and dotted with history. From the breathtaking Lake District to the southern downs, take a journey across England with the help of full-color photos that depict the countrys cities, countryside, and wildlife.

Candid photographs depict India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school in this engaging new second revised edition of India the People. Updated facts and statistics help support the clearly written text that describes village and city life, unemployment and poverty, and Indian customs.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine. It also discusses immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.

Discusses China's history, geography, economy, food supply, major cities, and transportation.

This updated edition includes new information on the distinctive blend of traditional and modern ways of life in Japan, the challenges faced by Japanese society today, and leisure activities such as manga and karaoke.

Describes the family life, clothing, dwellings, education system, economy, and recreational activities of the Chinese, and discusses the differences among the fifty-six national groups living in both the cities and the rural areas.

Explore ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colorful culture in this new second revised edition of India the Culture. Updated facts and statistics and breathtaking photographs bring to life this rich and ancient culture rooted in religion.

The second-largest country on Earth, Canada possesses a tremendous variety of natural wonders. This new second revision to Canada the Land takes students on a fascinating tour of the countrys rugged coasts, frozen northern regions, vast prairies, and majestic mountain ranges.

This updated edition celebrates Mexico's heroes, past and present, and explores the values and the traditions of Mexicans at home, school, and work. A new easy-to-follow timeline has been added to show Mexico's history from the Olmecs to the 21st century.