social life and customs

Uses a travel guide format to explore the history of the American South during the 1850s, discussing the geography and climate of the region, looking at transportation options, and including information on plantations, southern culture, and major cities.

Examines the history of fashion and clothing in Germany, discusses the geographical, social, and cultural influences on how people dress, describes both traditional and modern garb, and looks at what men, women, and children are wearing in the early twenty-first century.

A collection of eight short stories recounting the experiences of Arab teens living in Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestinian refugee camps.

Examines the history of fashion and clothing in Mexico, discusses the geographical, social, and cultural influences on how people dress, describes both traditional and modern garb, and looks at what men, women, and children are wearing in the early twenty-first century.

Examines the history of fashion and clothing in Japan, discusses the geographical, social, and cultural influences on how people dress, describes both traditional and modern garb, and looks at what men, women, and children are wearing in the early twenty-first century.

A description of life in Europe during the Renaissance written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.

Presents an introduction to South African cooking, featuring traditional recipes for lamb, pork and curried meatballs, salads, desserts, holiday food, and includes informatio on the history, geography, customs, and people of this region.

Investigates what it is like to live in Germany, providing facts about the country's population, size, language, and government, and discussing Germany's history, landscape and climate, transportation, food and drink, cities and countryside, people, culture, environment, and attractions.

Examines the history, people, city-states, government, social structure, home and school life, clothing, meals, sports and games, religion, and daily activities of ancient Greece.

Examines daily life during the European Renaissance period and includes illustrated photographs and drawings describing children and families,education, sports and entertainment, cities and towns, as well as homes, clothing, and fashion of the era.