Incredibly in-depth information with numerous clarifying charts, graphs, and maps, gives researchers "the big picture" at a glance. Consular officials of the featured nations served as content reviewers. Each title profiles a major nation in terms of geography, climate, terrain, natural resources, urban environment, history, governmental structure, economy, transportation systems, arts, lifestyles, and leisure activities. ...

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic ...

Incredibly in-depth information with numerous clarifying charts, graphs, and maps, gives researchers "the big picture" at a glance. Consular officials of the featured nations served as content reviewers. Each title profiles a major nation in terms of geography, climate, terrain, natural resources, urban environment, history, governmental structure, economy, transportation systems, arts, lifestyles, and leisure activities. ...

With these atlases, researchers get a broad and accessible overview of the world's continents and major countries. Geographical maps combine relief and topographical information. Additional two-page maps represent people and beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, the economy, and politics and history. ...

-- An information-packed guide to the history, people and landmarks of London<P>-- Full color photographs, aerial views and spectacular cutaway illustrations<P>-- Gives opening times and entrance fees for popular attractions ...

Celebrating Spain's folk music and dance, such as the traditional Flamenco, and the country's art and architecture, this title also explains the holidays and festivals observed by the country's many religions, including Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, and Jews. Full-color illustrations. ...

Text and plentiful color photos present an informational overview of Scotland, covering its land, plants and animals, history, schools, language, work, food, recreation, holidays, and other parts of its culture. Also includes national facts, trivia, and related Web sites. ...

This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Social Studies: Culture Time, Continuity, & Change ...

This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Social Studies: Culture Time, Continuity, & Change ...

Hike the lush green hills of Ireland, go on safari with the wild animals of Nigeria, and walk for miles along China's Great Wall in this incredible tour of the world's most fascinating countries. Brilliant, full color photographs and historical facts give readers a sense of each country's past and future. ...