Life Around the World

How do you get to school or travel around a big city? If you lived in a different country, the way you travel could be completely different! Kids in Cambodia ride in paddle boats to get to floating schools on the water. People in Australia often ride a monorail around crowded cities. Take a tour around the world, and see how people get from here to there.

There's a lot to be learned from playing. It can teach children to understand new concepts, share, and get along with others. Learning about playtime in other parts of the world can open young people up to a whole new perspective on the global community and life around the world. This engaging volume gives readers a look at playtime in other countries, from the toys kids play with to the names they call the different games they play. Eye-catching photographs pair closely with accessible text, giving readers a strong grasp on this high-interest content about the world of play.

For a young student, it might seem like most kids have the same general experience at school, but school is different all around the world. Readers of this charming volume, looks at what school is like for children in many different countries across the globe. From classrooms and homework to uniforms and recess, readers see how different facets of their educational experience differ from those of students living in different places. Eye-catching photographs keep readers engaged and age-appropriate text helps them gain a greater perspective on the world.

From the hours people work to the different kinds of jobs they have, work often looks different for individuals living in different parts of the world. Readers of this captivating volume look at different jobs and workplaces all around the planet and are encouraged to compare and contrast them with the kinds of work they're familiar with already. Colorful photographs help readers visualize all of the places and concepts discussed.

Many people live in houses and apartments, but a home can look very different depending on, where you are in the world. Houses built on stilts, one-room huts, and sky-high apartment buildings are just a few domiciles that readers will study and compare to their own lives. Simple language introduces different cultures and ways of life. Vibrant photographs help readers develop a deep understanding of the ways geography and the environment influence housing styles around the world.

To someone who's never tried it, a dark brown paste made from leftover yeast extract might not sound like a tasty treat. However, in Australia, this dark brown paste called Vegemite is a popular addition to many snacks and meals. Readers will learn about this and many other popular dishes enjoyed around the world. Finding out about the different foods people eat is a great way to get young readers interested in learning about different cultures. Colorful photographs supplement simple and engaging text, helping readers develop a strong understanding about the varied culinary art of the world.

Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?

From homes and clothes to school and family, life is different all around the world. Culture makes us who we are. Grass-roofed huts, blue jeans, and ceremonial clothing are all a part of culture. Each striking photograph is accompanied by a world map that shows where it was taken.

Students go to school all over the world. How are these schools the same as yours? How are they different?

Get ready to see what people are wearing all over the world. How are their clothes like yours? How are they different?

It can be difficult for young people to understand that other kids their age often live vastly different lives than they do. Even when it comes to seemingly simple things, like celebrating holidays, many people do things quite differently. Give your readers a fun trip around the world looking at different celebrations and holidays. They'll see how holidays they're familiar with are celebrated differently than they're used to. Holidays they've never even heard of will fascinate them. Relatable examples and colorful photographs help readers understand and appreciate different cultures and ways of life.