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 →

Why do we build canals? How are lakes made? Where do streams come from? Each book in the Bodies of Water series focuses on a different body of water for young readers to discover! With… More →

Ruled for many years by European countries, Argentina's traditions today are a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Italian cultural traditions. This colorful book describes the holidays and… More →

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population… More →

Brazil's culture is a blending of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, and the religion and culture of Brazil's Portuguese conquerors. This fascinating book describes how… More →

Canada is a multicultural country. English and French are its two official languages, but Canadians come from many different cultures. This colorful book describes the different holidays and… More →

Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in China today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the… More →

A nation with Spanish, African, Asian, and Caribbean roots, Cuba's people celebrate their diversity with a range of cultural traditions. From celebrated Cuban music and dance to legends and… More →

Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled… More →