China is opening itself up to the rest of the world like never before by hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This colorful new edition of China: the Culture features the ancient… More →

This revised edition takes a new look at this beautiful and vast country. New topics include: the benefits and problems of a booming economy, an update on the Three Gorges Dam, political… More →

China's new prosperity is at the heart of this newly revised edition. New information takes a close up look at the influx of people into the cities and away from the countryside, how better… More →

The Spanish had an enormous impact on Cuba's history and culture. They introduced the Spanish language to the island, and Roman Catholicism, which is the country's main religion. Other… More →

When Christopher Columbus arrived on Cuba's shores in 1492, he nicknamed it "the Pearl of the Antilles." He was amazed by the beauty of the island's sandy beaches, its forests thick with palm More →

To the rest of the world, Egypt is a living museum of the ancient world. Pyramids lie amidst modern farming villages, and construction crews renovate and restore crumbling old city… More →

Egypt is a land of timeless monuments and artifacts. It is also a land marked by the changes brought by the modern world; where camel drivers talk on cell phones and ancient tombs are moved… More →

Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilizations and its people live with daily reminders of the past. Egyptian school children are still taught the ancient stories of the origins of the… More →

El Salvador is a mix of native and Spanish customs and traditions. El Salvador - the people and culture introduces children to the fascinating celebrations of life and history of the… More →

This revised edition features the vibrant, influential culture of England. New full-color photos have been added that help trace England's contributions to world culture, such as the… More →