(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. Each volume in this series contains a wealth of information related to the featured country. A similar format for each book frames thirteen distinct topics, complete and complex--from geography and history to a broad overview of contemporary life. Vivid photographs with informative captions enhance each text. Appended are economic and cultural information, maps, a reading list, recipes, a timeline, and websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Greece, Sweden, France, Spain, Austria, and Italy.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. Each volume in this series contains a wealth of information related to the featured country. A similar format for each book frames thirteen distinct topics, complete and complex--from geography and history to a broad overview of contemporary life. Vivid photographs with informative captions enhance each text. Appended are economic and cultural information, maps, a reading list, recipes, a timeline, and websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Greece, Sweden, France, Spain, Austria, and Italy.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. With a generous array of color photos on almost every page, the updated books in this series offer a detailed look at the arts, customs, religious practices, foods, and other aspects of life in these South American countries. History, geography, and politics are also included, but the strength of these books is in their concentration on contemporary times. Maps, recipes, and timelines are useful features. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. With a generous array of color photos on almost every page, the updated books in this series offer a detailed look at the arts, customs, religious practices, foods, and other aspects of life in these South American countries. History, geography, and politics are also included, but the strength of these books is in their concentration on contemporary times. Maps, recipes, and timelines are useful features. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. Focusing in part on the disparities among Indians, mestizos, and Mexicans of European descent, this updated book realistically discusses aspects of life for Mexicans from different social and economic groups. Religion, holidays, the arts, traditional crafts, human impact on the environment, history, geography, and the economy are all explored. The many color photos are of excellent quality. Maps, recipes, and a timeline are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. With a generous array of color photos on almost every page, the updated books in this series offer a detailed look at the arts, customs, religious practices, foods, and other aspects of life in these South American countries. History, geography, and politics are also included, but the strength of these books is in their concentration on contemporary times. Maps, recipes, and timelines are useful features. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Cultures of the World series. Formerly British Honduras, the country of Belize is shifting from an English language society to a country where Spanish is increasingly playing a bigger role. The chapters on language, people, religion, the arts, and festivals focus on the multicultural mix of Belize. Excellent photos, maps, and chapters on history, the economy, and geography round out this presentation. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Cultures of the World series. The books in this series will be helpful to report-writing students. In these revised editions, economic and political information has been brought up to date, the color photographs are well reproduced, and the emphasis on the traditional arts and customs of each country has not changed. The economic and cultural maps, a time line, and a list of websites are useful features. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Japan, India.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These two comprehensive introductions discuss climate, poverty, educational systems, religious and artistic traditions, leisure activities, and history. Guyana examines the country's fight for independence; Paraguay looks at the fraught transition from dictatorship to democracy. Quality color photographs are included in both books, as are a page of basic facts and a culturally appropriate recipe. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Countries of the World series. After introductory chapters on history, geography, economics, government, customs, and culture, these guidebook-like surveys focus on such specific topics as the Falkland Islands, polo, and the beef industry in Argentina and Bogotá, the Paez Indians, and the coffee industry in Colombia. Color photographs accompany the serviceable texts. A map and list of facts are appended to both volumes. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These two comprehensive introductions discuss climate, poverty, educational systems, religious and artistic traditions, leisure activities, and history. Guyana examines the country's fight for independence; Paraguay looks at the fraught transition from dictatorship to democracy. Quality color photographs are included in both books, as are a page of basic facts and a culturally appropriate recipe. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. In accessible texts and clear color photographs, these overviews explore each country's history, geography, culture, inhabitants, food, and festivals. Uruguay emphasizes the ways the smallest South American country differs from its neighbors. Honduras addresses issues such as the extreme poverty of the Central American country. Maps and a page of basic facts round out these useful volumes. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Countries of the World series. Two volumes present personable tours of countries to the north and south of the United States. Included is information on geography, history, economy, government, and culture, as well as on major tourist sites (Quebec City) and customs unique to each (The Day of the Dead). Bright color photographs compensate for busy designs. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) 4-6 Festivals of the World series. Unremarkable texts introduce five contemporary social concerns, reviewing their history, providing wide-ranging contemporary perspectives, and discussing what government and community action is being taken to confront the issues. Graphs, poorly reproduced black-and-white photographs, and pointed editorial cartoons provide diversion and insight along the way. All the volumes include "organizations to contact"; 'Cults' contains a glossary. Bib., ind.

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