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Peoples and culture
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Website 1
Take a photo tour of dance, clothing, rituals and celebrations of different cultures around the world. (Collapse the thumbnails menu and click on "Next".)
Website 2
See what kids around the world eat for lunch. (Click on the arrow.)
Website 3
Traditional clothing, from the sari and kimono to warrior headdresses.
Website 4
How five children from different religions worship and pray.
Website 5
Find out about the Saami people who make a living herding reindeer.
Website 6
Why people from other countries, including Africa, have moved to Australia.
Website 7
Explore the history and significance behind holidays celebrated in the US. (Scroll down and click on a video or choose a collection in the menu on the left.)
Website 8
Find countries on a world map, see famous sights, hear different languages and try puzzles and activities. (Click on "Kids". This website uses Flash and may not work on all browsers.)
Website 9
Listen to children speaking different languages and learn how to say simple words. (Click on the drop-down menu and select a language. This website uses Flash and may not work on all browsers.)
World population, time and currency
Websites to visit
Website 1
How many people live on Earth? Find fun facts about the world's population. (As of July 2017, 7.5 billion people lived on Earth.)
Website 2
Find out about world population trends from population growth today to future world population. (Click on a topic.)
Website 3
See what the local time is in different places around the world. (Point your mouse at the cities (red circles) on the map to see the time.)
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About this book
Internet-linked reference books
Peoples of the world
- This engaging book introduces children to the diversity of people all over the world.
- Organised on a continent-by-continent basis, each section takes a look at the different ways of life, cultures, cooking and faiths.
- Simple, informative text is illustrated with stunning photographs and detailed maps and there are internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
This engaging book introduces children to the diversity of people all over the world. Organised on a continent-by-continent basis, each section takes a look at the different ways of life, cultures, cooking and faiths. Simple, informative text is illustrated with stunning photographs and detailed maps and there are internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
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