Countries Around the World Series

PRODUCT SUMMARY

For sale in U.S. only-- Explore world geography with Countries Around the World! Learning about different regions of the world is essential to appreciating the growing connections between countries and people. This series introduces students to the physical characteristics of each place, from geographic landmarks to capitals, and to the social, political, historical and cultural features that make each country unique. Through the eyes of a child host, students are able to observe aspects of daily life, including food, school, climate, transportation and recreation. Students will recognize the richness and diversity of different countries and cultures, as well as those commonalities of human life that unite children, families and communities around the world. An excellent resource for country studies and world geography units! A teacher's guide for the series is included and available online. Title-specific guides are also available online.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"...this series would make a fine supplement for geography curriculums, as well as solid introductions for public library collections...Recommended." " - Video Librarian (March/April 2008)

"This series does an outstanding job of giving youngsters a quick but complete introduction…fascinating, well-organized…" - School Library Journal (Jan 2008)