Letters from around the world

Nine-year-old Elizaveta describes what her life is like in Russia through letters to her pen pal, describing the country's culture, cuisine, history, traditions, and celebrations.

Presents an introduction to the customs, culture, people, religion, festivals, and everyday life in Saudi Arabia through the letters of a young boy.

Looks at what life is like in Sweden from the perspective of Mathias Nystrom, a nine-year-old boy who lives in the city of Vasteras, providing information about the landscape and weather, home, food, school, work, free time, religion, and special days. Includes a fact file, glossary, photographs, and map.

Presents an introduction to Spain from the perspective of Julia, a seven-year-old girl who lives in Seville, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

Presents an introduction to Jamaica from the perspective of Travis, a nine-year-old boy who lives in the village of Green Island, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

Presents an introduction to Bangladesh from the perspective of Sabrina, an eight-year-old girl who lives in the village of Lalkhatongi, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

Presents an introduction to Japan from the perspective of Fumi, a nine-year-old boy who lives in Osaka, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.