Describes the customs and culture of the Maasai people of East Africa.

Explores the culture, art and daily life of the Tuareg, a seminomadic people of Northern Africa.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Somalia"--Provided by publisher.

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bahrain.

Nowadays the Tibetans have to fear for the preservation of their culture since the constantly growing Chinese population is rapidly crowding out the native Tibetans. The latter are often no longer able to practice their religion unhindered, an essential element of their native culture. The film describes a colorful culture in which secular and spiritual powers are in the same hands. A documentary film which examines the impact of secular and spiritual...

From Viking raids to today's constitutional monarchy, the far-northern European country of Norway has evolved into a prosperous, peaceful country in the 21st century. Through vivid photographs and an easy-to-read narrative, readers are given the tools to thoroughly explore Norway. They'll survey the country's history, government, and economy. Photographs of its striking scenery including fjords, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers will dazzle young...

Brazilian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Brazil with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Brazilian regions current cultures. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and covers a variety of Brazilian regions including: northern Brazil,...

East Asian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of East Asia with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the East Asian region s current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style, and contains the East Asian region s languages, foods, music/dance,...

Join six Israeli teenagers as they meet in an unexpected way, and become friends despite their different cultures. Each one describes his or her family background, customs, and connection to general Israeli culture. Nadav, Shmulik, Ori, and Ziva discover that they are related. Together with their Ethiopian-Israeli friend, Yityish, they discover the place where their family history in Israel began. Along the way, they meet Mahmoud and learn about Arab-Israeli...

Native Alaskan Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Alaska with an emphasis on current cultures. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Alaskan region s current cultures. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and discusses a variety of Alaskan peoples including the Yupik...