social life and customs

Depicts the occupations, daily activities, festivals, and ceremonies of Poland.

A history of western boomtowns during the 19th century-- their beginnings, daily life, and social activities.

A young Trinidadian describes her daily activities, her country's industry and natural resources, and the celebration of Carnival.

Presents village life in Greece, paying a visit to the island of Mykonos; and discusses the Greek celebration of Easter.

Introduces the country of Malaysia through a look at the life of eleven-year-old Wity who lives with her grandparents in a small village on the island of Penang.

Presents the life of a boy and his family near the city of Rangoon, describing his work and recreational activities and the history, culture, and religious ceremonies of his country.

Recreates the Fourth of July in 1836 in the fictional village of Prairietown, Indiana, to show how the holiday was celebrated in a typical frontier community.

Describes the agora, temple, gymnasium, stadium, theater, and homes of a Greek city state and the government, defense, gods, and daily life of the people.

Text and twenty full color paintings describe a young boy's summers on the Canadian prairies during the 1930's.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Central American country which, because of the canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, plays a key role in the world's transportation system.