Strands:
There are five strands available for each grade level.
- Social Studies (Photo Essays)
"Slice-of-life" photo essays, featuring vivid snapshots by photographers on special assignment for WorldScapes, introduce students to children from faraway lands and facts about the places they call home. - Language Arts (Fiction)
A variety of genres explore the values, art, and culture of each country. Award-winning illustrations capture the essence of each locale in fictional selections which include traditional folktales, contemporary stories, myths, mysteries, plays, and verse. - History (Biographies )
Fascinating and dramatic retellings about important figures in each country's history offer opportunities for students to think critically about key events and the impact one individual can have. - Math
Books in the Math strand cover a range of concepts linked to facts about the country's history, environment, and culture. - Science
Science titles feature interesting facts about each country tied to a broad range of topics in the life, physical, and earth sciences.