(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. These books describe the culture and lifestyle of two desert communities, the Tuareg in the Sahara and the Maasai in the African savannah. The deserts' environmental effects on livelihood is followed by information about food, clothing, arts and folklore, celebrations, and a simple craft or quiz activity. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Cultures titles: Living in the African Savannah and Living in the Sahara.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. These books describe the culture and lifestyle of two desert communities, the Tuareg in the Sahara and the Maasai in the African savannah. The deserts' environmental effects on livelihood is followed by information about food, clothing, arts and folklore, celebrations, and a simple craft or quiz activity. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Cultures titles: Living in the African Savannah and Living in the Sahara.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. This book examines the life and customs of indigenous Australians. Topics include history, religion, the arts, and traditional medicines, along with animal and plant life of the outback. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. A superficial quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. This book presents the customs and lifestyle of the Yanomami Indians, who live in the rainforests of Brazil and Venezuela. Topics include daily life, family, housing, food, clothing, and beliefs. An explanation of how the threatened rainforest endangers these people concludes the book. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. A superficial quiz is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. This book discusses the lives and customs of the Inuit, "people of the far north." Topics include history, home and school life, religious beliefs, recreation, arts and crafts, stories, and music. Instructions for making an inukshuk ("human-shaped column of stones") from small clay moldings are included. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Beliefs and Cultures series. These revised and updated volumes are visually appealing, browsable overviews of the world's largest religions. Accompanied by plenty of color photos, the short chapters cover history, beliefs, holy books and writings, worship, holidays, life cycle events, family life, and young adherents' viewpoints. Occasional oversimplifications are misleading. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Beliefs and Cultures titles: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. These books explore the customs and history of the Sherpas of Nepal and the people living along the Ganges River in the city of Varanasi. Each begins with geography and continues with daily life, education, recreation, and celebrations. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. An extension craft or activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Cultures titles: Living in the Himalaya and Living on the Ganges River.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. These books explore the customs and history of the Sherpas of Nepal and the people living along the Ganges River in the city of Varanasi. Each begins with geography and continues with daily life, education, recreation, and celebrations. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are compelling. An extension craft or activity is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these World Cultures titles: Living in the Himalaya and Living on the Ganges River.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 World Cultures series. This book discusses the lives and customs of Creole people on the islands of Guadeloupe. Topics include history and community life. Celebrations are also touched on, with a special emphasis on Mardi Gras. The large-font text can be simplistic, but the many photographs are engaging. A carnival headdress craft is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) YA Modern World Cultures series. Dense texts touch on the customs, geography, history, language, and religions of countries in each region. The presentations also discuss economic and political challenges facing many of the countries. Serviceably captioned color and black-and-white photographs and detailed maps support the texts. Latin contains a reading list, North a bibliography. Timeline. Ind. Review covers these Modern World Cultures titles: Latin America and North Africa and the Middle East.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) YA Modern World Cultures series. Dense texts touch on the customs, geography, history, language, and religions of countries in each region. The presentations also discuss economic and political challenges facing many of the countries. Serviceably captioned color and black-and-white photographs and detailed maps support the texts. Latin contains a reading list, North a bibliography. Timeline. Ind. Review covers these Modern World Cultures titles: Latin America and North Africa and the Middle East.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These in-depth country studies cover everything from geography, history, the environment, and government to food, lifestyles, and the people living in each of these Balkan countries. The wooden prose may turn off casual readers, but report writers will find plenty of information and many clear photographs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, and Macedonia.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These in-depth country studies cover everything from geography, history, the environment, and government to food, lifestyles, and the people living in each of these Balkan countries. The wooden prose may turn off casual readers, but report writers will find plenty of information and many clear photographs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, and Macedonia.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These in-depth country studies cover everything from geography, history, the environment, and government to food, lifestyles, and the people living in each of these Balkan countries. The wooden prose may turn off casual readers, but report writers will find plenty of information and many clear photographs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, and Macedonia.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. These in-depth country studies cover everything from geography, history, the environment, and government to food, lifestyles, and the people living in each of these Balkan countries. The wooden prose may turn off casual readers, but report writers will find plenty of information and many clear photographs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Albania, and Macedonia.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman