Photographs and simple text introduce readers to various polar environments and the people who live there. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.
An illustrated introduction to daily life in ancient Rome, covering family life, the role of women, children, slaves, Roman homes, common foods, entertainment, clothing, and more.
Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Greece celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.
In a fantastical England where each small town has a monster, the people of Stoker-on-Avon have to help their own, a depressed creature named Rayburn, become the monster he was born to be.
Follows scientists as they travel to the Inupiaq villages on the North Slope of Alaska to study the effects of global warming on the traditional whaling communities.
Discusses the food traditions of China, looks at various Chinese cuisines, common and unusual ingredients, and cooking techniques, and includes a selection of recipes.
Explores the food, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of West Africa, and provides insights into the nation's culture, history, and everyday life.
