Anita Ganeri

Examines the different rites, rituals, and ceremonies involved in remembering the dead in cultures and religions around the world. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano."

Presents an introduction to Egypt, providing information about its geography, history, population, language, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Recounts various Chinese myths and legends and examines how they pertain to the beliefs and culture of the region.

Presents an introduction to the country of Ireland, providing information about its geography, history, population, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Presents an introduction to the country of Mexico, providing information about its geography, history, population, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Presents an introduction to the United States, providing information about its geography, history, population, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Presents an introduction to the country of South Africa, providing information about its geography, history, population, languages, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Investigates different cultural traditions and customs for weddings from around the world, such as Jewish grooms stepping on wine glasses, cultures where brides and grooms jump over brooms, and how different cultures match up men and women to marry.

Benjamin Blog and his dog, Barko Polo, travel to Spain to see all the wonderful sights, sounds, and culture of that country, including the Canary Islands, the city of Madrid, the ingredients of a paella, and what the words "buenos dias" mean.