Strands: Nonfiction Photo Essays (Social Studies)

Embark on adventures with children from far away lands and learn intriguing facts about the places they call home. Vivid, "slice-of-life" photo essays include images of real children and places taken by award-winning photographers on assignment. The topics are relevant to social studies curricula, and features include-

Questions that are called out throughout each book that spark discussions about values
Key terms highlighted at the bottom of many pages to increase vocabulary

What Do You Think? Section that extends the learning experience at the end of each book

WorldScapes: My Elephant, My Friend Book Spread

"Today, there are not many jobs for elephant handlers, so Bomman must become very good at handling and caring for his elephant to get the job he wants." Pages 2-3, My Elephant, My Friend, (India), Grade 3 View larger image