cross-cultural studies

Text and photographs from countries around the world illustrate some of the activities children everywhere have in common.

Examines cultural practices and beliefs related to child rearing in seven societies through imagined infant care manuals from Bali, the Puritans of New England, the Beng of West Africa, Turkey, the Warlpiri of Australia, the Fulani of West Africa, and the Ifaluk of Micronesia.

Discusses the way of life of and influences on American teenagers and portrays adolescents among the Ibos of Nigeria, the Hutterites, in our society, the Cheyenne, and the Netsilik Eskimos.

Describes how people from different cultures and religions mark a person's death.

Describes how people from different cultures and religions celebrate weddings.

Describes how people from different cultures and religions celebrate "coming of age," when a child grows into an adult.

This reference book provides readers with essential facts about countries, cultures, and people in a learned, thoughtful, and engaging way, including big-picture facts such as the difference between a country and a nation.

Guide for teachers to empower students to think and perform as active learners. Includes activities for reading and community service.

A comparison of how different cultures express, respond to, and resolve conflict among individuals and small groups.