cross-cultural studies

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.

Introduces readers to the traditional foods of different cultures from around the world.

Contains a collection of articles that offers varied views on issues related to the topic of aging people around the world.

"Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of food from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text"--Provided by publisher.

"Follows girls who are coming of age in the developing world and confronting barriers to their education"--OCLC.

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

Examines schools in different cultures.

Looks at how birthdays are celebrated around the world, including Israel, Germany, Cuba and more.

Looks at different forms of transportation around the world, including Australia, Greenland, North America and more.

Looks at different food customs, including how food is grown, buying and selling food, what utensils are used and more.