Brazil
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Brazil is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It's full of interesting landmarks, landscapes, and peoples. This vibrant book is a wonderful introduction to a fascinating nation. Readers will learn through thoughtfully crafted text how the people of Brazil live, including about their schools, foods, sports, clothing, and homes. These topics will help future globetrotters connect and compare what they read to their own lives, an important step in understanding world cultures. Truly fun facts and beautiful photographs further support the key social studies content.
United States
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
The United States is a country in North America made up of 50 individual states! Millions of people live in the United States, including in big cities, rural areas, and suburban areas. Readers learn about the culture and customs of the United States, including what clothing people wear, what foods they like to eat, and what holidays are celebrated by families. Colorful photographs present each topic for readers to visualize, as accessible text guides their reading journey to learning all about what life is like for people in the United States.
Italy
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Italy is a country in Europe with a long and storied history. It was the birthplace of the Roman empire, and it remains a destination for many who appreciate the ancient landmarks that still stand in Rome, Venice, and other cities. This beneficial book, a great addition to any elementary social studies collection, introduces emerging readers to Italy's land and people through at-level, achievable text, easy-to-read maps, labeled photographs, and a bright and inviting design. Readers will learn about the culture of Italy, including what schools are like, what people wear, and the sports that they watch and play.
Canada
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Canada is a country in North America, and it's the second-largest country in the world! Home to animals such as the moose as well as many mountains and various terrains--and a love of the sport hockey--Canada is a fascinating and beautiful country that readers learn all about in this volume. Readers learn what Canadians wear, like to eat, and how they spend their free time. Vivid photographs of the country and its lifestyles make readers feel as if they're visiting the actual country. Manageable text allows readers to get the most out of this important guide.
South Korea
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Found in the eastern part of Asia and mostly surrounded by water, South Korea is a country with a population of over 51 million! With a landscape featuring plenty of mountains, hills, and rivers, South Korea has plenty of fascinating sights and culture to learn about. Readers immerse themselves in the customs of South Korea, learning about what people wear, what foods they like to eat, and even a mud festival that people take part in every year. Vivid photographs of South Korean culture are included to help readers visualize the material, as achievable text and captions guide their experience in learning about a new country.
Mexico
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Located in the southern part of North America with a population of over 128 million, Mexico is a country with a year-round hot climate and plenty of culture and customs! In this volume, readers learn about what life is like in Mexico, such as the languages they speak, religions they practice, sports they play, and clothing they wear. As colorful photos enhance readers' experience, the volume includes accessible text to broaden their understanding of a culture that may be different from their own.
Türkiye
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Türkiye, also called Turkey, is a country mainly in West Asia with a smaller part in Southeast Europe. It was home to two great empires: the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Its significance in the world remains to this day. Readers of this brightly designed volume will get to know modern Türkiye and its people, including what schools, clothing, sports, homes, and other aspects of culture are like. Comprehensible text is written with emerging, independent readers in mind, while simple maps and labeled images support key social studies and geography concepts.
Thailand
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia with an official language of Thai. They have a tropical climate, many beautiful landscapes, and many religious festivals. Readers learn about the customs and culture of Thailand throughout the volume, such as where people live, what they like to eat, and what clothes they wear. Full-color photographs are featured throughout as readers are provided with a visual understanding alongside the age-appropriate text. Millions of tourists visit Thailand every year, so readers may be inspired to tour Thailand themselves after reading!
Egypt
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Egypt is a country located in North Africa with an official language of Arabic. The Nile River, the Pyramids of Giza, and beautiful mosques can each be found in this country, as readers learn about them and more fascinating facts throughout this volume. Readers learn about the cultures and customs in Egypt, such as where families live, what people like to wear, and the sports and activities people enjoy. Full-color photographs broaden readers' understanding of Egypt, as accessible captions allow them to explore a country with customs and cultures that may be different from their own.
India
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Located in Southeast Asia, India is the seventh-largest country in the world by area and the largest by population. Readers will get a view of this fascinating country's most extraordinary sites and learn how its people live, including what their homes and schools are like and the clothing styles that people wear. Key concepts are carefully crafted into the text to be achievable to emerging readers. Colorful maps, fun fact boxes, labeled images, and stunning photographs support important social studies curricular concepts.
France
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
France, in northwestern Europe, is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Visitors find much to appreciate in its landscape, including the towering Alps, the glimmering Mediterranean Sea, and fields upon fields of purple lavender. Don't forget about the Eiffel Tower! This lively book is an introductory tour guide to the country of France. Readers will learn through achievable, at-level text about the land and culture, including food, sports, clothing, homes, and other familiar themes that will help readers connect to the important concepts with their own experiences. They'll especially love the vibrant photographs and concluding fun facts chapter!
Jamaica
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean Sea and one of the most popular tropical destinations in the world. While many seek its beautiful beaches, others are just as interested in Jamaicans' vibrant culture. Readers of this inviting book will learn more about Jamaica's landscape and people through at-level text, easy-to-read maps, and labeled images. They'll learn what life is like for Jamaicans, including schools, clothing, sports, homes, and more. Fun fact boxes and eye-catching photographs will attract even the most reluctant reader.
China
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
China is one of the largest countries in the world, and it is home to many kinds of religions, delicious food, and families! Readers learn about the culture and customs in China, such as the clothes people wear, the sports and activities people like to do, and where people live. As readers learn about a country they may have only heard of and have yet to visit, they're able to broaden their understanding of different cultures and learn about a new country. Age-appropriate text is paired with colorful photographs of each topic to enhance the reading experience.
South Africa
Part of the Countries of the World (Rosen Publishing) series
South Africa, the country located in the southernmost part of the African continent, has 11 official languages! With a moderate climate and home to many wild animals, South Africa is a fascinating country for readers to learn about. In this volume, readers find out South African religious customs, family life, what school is like for children, and what people wear. Full-color photographs detail the cultures shown in this book, as helpful text and captions guide readers to understanding life in South Africa.