Look at Life Around the World
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Schools
by Joanna Brundle
Part of the Look at Life Around the World series
What is a regular day like at school in Japan? At what age do children start going to school in Finland? Questions such as these are answered for readers curious about the ways kids learn in different countries. This volume allows students to sharpen their critical-thinking skills, as they are invited to compare and contrast their own lives as students to the lives of students from other parts of the world. Insightful fact boxes, an accessible glossary, and eye-catching, full-color photographs work with the age-appropriate text to enhance multicultural curriculum topics.

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Play
by Joanna Brundle
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All children love to play. How does playtime differ for children from different countries? How is it the same? Readers are exposed to a wide range of interesting sports and games played in various countries around the world. Learning about these activities enhances knowledge of other cultures and encourages readers to appreciate differences but also look for common ground. This relevant critical-thinking exercise also complements elementary curricula and is enhanced by fact boxes and relatable, full-color photographs of children at play around the world.

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Families
by Joanna Brundle
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Families living in different countries have unique cultural traditions and customs setting them apart based on what area of the world they live in. Readers expand their knowledge of the many family dynamics that can be seen around the world and how family members from various nations interact in their everyday lives. In addition to the well-researched and age-appropriate text, engaging fact boxes, a helpful glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide extra insight into this essential elementary curriculum topic. Readers develop a more global point of view as they compare and contrast their own families with families around the world.

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Homes
by Joanna Brundle
Part of the Look at Life Around the World series
The way a home is constructed can be determined by the climate conditions, the amount of people living in it, and what materials are available in an area. As readers are exposed to different living environments of people around the world, they develop an expanded worldview. They also learn to compare and contrast their homes with those of people in other countries. Captivating, full-color photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a detailed glossary provide extra insight for readers looking to take a trip around the world with each turn of the page.

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Jobs
by Joanna Brundle
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People are presented with different career opportunities depending on the area of the world they live in. Some regions employ farmers, while others are filled with office workers. Readers are exposed to the similarities and differences in the kinds of jobs available around the world. They are encouraged through the well-researched main text, engaging fact boxes, and full-color photographs to compare and contrast life in different countries, which sharpens crucial critical-thinking skills. This multicultural text also enhances important elementary curriculum topics and strengthens readers' appreciation of global diversity.

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Celebrations
by Joanna Brundle
Part of the Look at Life Around the World series
Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it's like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in other countries teaches the traditions and values of different groups of people, helping young readers broaden their worldview. The importance of various celebrations is explained in this engaging, age-appropriate text that encourages a deeper appreciation of diversity. Detailed fact boxes, a concise glossary, and striking, full-color photographs enrich the content, which encourages readers to look beyond the curriculum and develop critical-thinking skills.
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