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Books in Exploring World Cultures series

  • Turkey

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "Spanning the border between Europe and Asia, Turkey is a nation with many cultural influences. These ancient influences are explored in depth, along with descriptions of what the culture of Turkey looks like today. This book presents a close look at everything from Turkey's geography and environment to its food and art"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Usborne Encyclopedia of World Religions: Internet-linked

    Susan Meredith, Clare Hickman, Kirsteen Rogers

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the characteristics that religions have in common and presents the history, beliefs, and practices of the major world faiths and of the peoples of earlier civilizations.
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  • Myanmar

    Laura L Sullivan

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    For young readers, this book will serve as a detailed, interesting introduction to a country that is often in the news. Through colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, kids will learn important information about Myanmar's history, politics, economy, and language. Other chapters also cover unique topics like popular sports, holidays, and food. This book is sure to inspire curiosity about the world and would make a great addition to any curriculum.
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  • Japan

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2019)
    For young readers, this book will be an interesting and detailed introduction to the nation of Japan. Through colorful photographs and fun, quick facts, kids will discover the nation's geography, its government and economy, what animals live there, what holidays are celebrated, the sports people enjoy, and how Japanese people go about their daily lives. Important facts about Japan's history, language, and food are also included. This book will help readers explore the world and will make a great addition to any curriculum.
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  • Sri Lanka

    Laura L. Sullivan

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, July 15, 2019)
    Young explorers will be enchanted by Sri Lanka through quick, engaging chapters that cover everything from history and politics to arts, sports, and food. Sri Lanka is a multiethnic nation with several different unique cultures and religions. Though it recently went through a civil war, it is currently at peace, its economy is growing, and its population is better educated than ever. Sri Lanka is a fascinating country that kids will enjoy learning about through this colorful, entertaining book.
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  • Singapore

    Alicia Z Klepeis

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Described as both a concrete jungle and the Garden City, this book offers an interesting introduction to the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. With colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, young readers will explore this dynamic nation's government, language, economy, and more. Other interesting topics include popular foods, sports, holidays, and the arts. This book will give kids the opportunity to understand what it's like living in Singapore today, and it is sure to spark their curiosity about the world and its many cultures.
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  • Ireland

    Ann Poeschel

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Ireland has an intriguing and ancient history. Often associated with Saint Patrick, leprechauns, and fairies, Ireland offers many more interesting events, sights, and traditions to its visitors. This book captures the country's language, economy, environment, celebrations, and more through brightly colored pages filled with fun facts, vivid photographs, and easy-to-read language. Readers learn what makes Ireland the country it is today.
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  • United Kingdom

    Gemma Greig

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    The United Kingdom has had a major impact on modern history. It has offered the world truly remarkable people, and has been the birthplace of influential discoveries, inventions, and culture. Through detailed photographs, quick facts, and fun sidebars, students learn what it's like to live there today, its customs, language, lifestyle, and history.
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  • Philippines

    Joanne Mattern, Kristen Susienka

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    "The Philippines, a nation composed of thousands of islands, has a vibrant past. Readers learn what the country is like today, from its history to its festival traditions, culinary history, lifestyle, government, and economy."--Publisher's description.
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  • The Usborne Encyclopedia of World Religions: Internet-Linked

    Susan Meredith, Clare Hickman, Kirsteen Rogers, Joanne Kirkby, Leonard Le Rolland, Verinder Bhachu

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the characteristics that religions have in common and presents the history, beliefs, and practices of the major world faiths and of the peoples of earlier civilizations.
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  • El Salvador

    Alicia Z. Klepeis

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Dec. 15, 2019)
    El Salvador is a small country in Central America that will excite and intrigue young readers. There are beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and rain forests, as well as growing, lively cities. In each chapter, kids will discover a different aspect of life in El Salvador, including the language, government, economy, music, sports, and food. Vibrant photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts keep readers engaged and curious about what it's like to live in El Salvador.
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  • Argentina

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    This fact-filled book begins with an overview of Argentina, then goes on to explore the nation's geography, history, economy, wildlife, cultural traditions, and much more. Readers will learn a variety of information, including how this nation's people like to celebrate and what they like to eat. Vibrant photographs attract the reader's attention, while lively text provides important information and fun facts on a wealth of topics.
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