markets

Tells the stories of markets all over the world, from ancient times to the present day.

When Luzolo goes to market with her parents, she learns that it takes a great deal of bartering to finally get what she wants.

Introduces markets around the world, including Asian markets, roving markets in Europe, fish markets in Tanzania, and more.

Three generations of a West Indian family gather together on a jitney that takes them and their wares to the local market.

After selling oranges in the market, a Haitian mother and daughter have enough money to ride the tap-tap, a truck that picks up passengers and lets them off when they bang on the side of the vehicle.

Young Mustafa gets very bored in his father's shop in Morocco especially when his father tries to teach him new languages. One day he runs from the shop to the marketplace and is able to welcome tourists in their native languages. In gratitude they follow Mustafa back to his father's shop and buy new things.

Follows an eager young girl on a trip to the farmers' market with her parents as she contemplates what to buy with the money from her piggy bank.

Morris wants to give his fiancee Minnie a wonderful home, but because he is only a poor fishmonger he is afraid Minnie will be disappointed, so Morris comes up with on outrageous plan to give Minnie the best of everything.

An overview of markets, shops, department stores, and supermarkets from the beginning of trade to today.

Introduces the elements of the global community, looking at different types of markets around the world, and explaining why markets are important to communities.