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Our World in Pictures: Countries, Cultures, People & Places

Author : DK

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 20,20 MB

Release : 2020-11-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241504090

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Book Description

Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts in this picture-included children's ebook. Every country profile includes photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts. Countries, Cultures, People & Places shows the many unique things that make one country different from another, but might also reveal surprising similarities. Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the USA? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space programme. So pack your bags, decide your destination, and begin your journey!



People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia

Author : DK

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,39 MB

Release : 2019-08-20

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 146548177X

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Book Description

Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, or why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. Learn about the Mbendeje people's hunting sign language that lets them silently creep up on unsuspecting prey. People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia allows you to explore different cultures through illuminating photography and bitesize chunks of information. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information about the people that make up our world.



The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places

Author : World Book (NA)

Publisher : World Book Encyclopedia

Page : 1632 pages

File Size : 24,30 MB

Release : 2005-01-01

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9780716637554

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Book Description

Introduces a wide range of cultures and the landscapes which they inhabit.



Children Around the World: The Ultimate Class Field Trip, Grades PK - 2

Author : Marilee Whiting Woodfield

Publisher : Key Education Publishing

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 47,7 MB

Release : 2010-05-18

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1602688966

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Book Description

Take students in grades PK–2 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Children Around the World: The Ultimate Class Field Trip! This 160-page book includes cross-curricular activities that foster social and cultural awareness through reading, writing, math, large and small motor activities, science experiments, art projects, dramatic play, and cooking. Students keep journals, collect pictures and postcards, and map their journeys. This book supports NCSS standards.



The Book of Cultures

Author : Evi Triantafyllides

Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 19,11 MB

Release : 2021-07-12

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 935492090X

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Book Description

EXPLORE THE CULTURES OF THE WORLD! Meet buddies from different parts of our planet and go on adventures near and far with 30 stories bursting with intrigue, curiosity and wonder! Travel from Japan to Peru and South Africa to Denmark, and learn about diverse cultures, customs, traditions and more in one handy, charmingly illustrated volume. - A magical, educational experience for young readers to discover the differences that make our planet so special, but also to uncover the similarities we often overlook - Fictional plots of kids from different countries capture the imagination of little readers and allow them to experience the world beyond themselves, developing compassion and empathy - Every story is accompanied by a 2-page snapshot of that country's culture, filled with fun facts and engaging activities, such as puzzles, songs and recipes



A Child's Introduction to the World

Author : Heather Alexander

Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 38,65 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1579128327

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Book Description

Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.



Countries of the World

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 27,53 MB

Release : 2020-11-24

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744038227

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Book Description

Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts in this picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts. Countries, Cultures, People & Places shows the many unique things that make one country different from another but might also reveal surprising similarities. Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the USA? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space program. So pack your bags, decide your destination, and begin your journey!



The Culture Map

Author : Erin Meyer

Publisher : PublicAffairs

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 28,77 MB

Release : 2014-05-27

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1610392590

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Book Description

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.



Answer Book

Author :

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 452 pages

File Size : 18,98 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1426203454

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Book Description

Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.



The World Book

Author : Joe Fullman

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 45,4 MB

Release : 2022-03-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1913519945

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Book Description

A whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world, perfect for readers 8+. Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags - explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.