Follows a young girl named Valentina as she goes about a typical day in Brazil. Valentina describes the food she eats, her school, and her hobbies. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
"Discusses events in South Africa that lead up to and followed the end of apartheid, beginning with the peace treaty of Vereeniging and continuing through the election of Jacob Zuma"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the roles of farming in producing crops and animals used for food and clothing, and industry, which produces other goods used by people around the world.