island people

Describes the characteristics of island homes, examines the types of homes built on islands, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.

Explores some of the ancient island civilizations of the world, the legends and mysteries surrounding them, and why some people choose to live in island societies.

Three children living in Iceland, Madagascar, and Fiji describe what it is like to live on their specific island.

Examines life on some of the major islands around the world, describing their geography, ecology, and the history of humans living in these environments.

Describes the characteristics of island homes, examines the types of homes built on islands, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.