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This unique series explores 12 countries, including the Navajo Nation, through the perspectives of both expert authors and real-life teens. Each title provides background on history, culture, customs, politics, and economy, while teen contributors share insights on their lives and thoughts about their nations' futures. This one-on-one learning experience fosters exploration and understanding. The series features a foreword by Professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani, a sociologist and filmmaker, who emphasizes the importance of cultural interaction, especially for young people. Each book is enriched with color photos and includes back matter such as an index and further reading lists for books and online resources. Key Icons throughout the series enhance learning: "Words to Understand" at the chapter's start offer definitions in bold color type, aiding vocabulary and comprehension. Sidebars present additional content to broaden perspectives, while text-dependent questions at each title's end challenge readers to engage with the material more deeply. Research projects encourage further exploration, and educational videos accessible via QR codes provide supplemental content, showcasing historical moments or instructional material. A glossary of key terms at the back helps expand readers' understanding of terminology used throughout the series.

Indya is 15 and lives in a seaside city on the vast continent of Australia. She is your guide to what life as a teenager is like in this diverse, vibrant country. Hear about favorite music, what she does with her friends, and what she thinks of her future in the Land Down Under. You'll also explore the history, politics, and economy of Australia.

A Russian teenager introduces readers to the history, politics, economy, and culture of Russia.

SERIES description: "This unique series looks at 12 countries ... through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the teen describes for readers their points of view on teen life there. The teen authors not only inform about facts, but explore their own thoughts on ideas on the future of their nations. It's one-on-one learning and exploring."-- Provided by publisher

What better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series explores 12 countries, including the Navajo Nation, through the perspectives of expert authors and real-life teens. The author provides background on the country’s history, culture, customs, politics, and economy, while the teen shares insights on life as a young person there, including their thoughts on the future of their nations. Each title features a foreword by Professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani, a sociologist and award-winning filmmaker, who emphasizes the importance of understanding global cultures, especially for young people. The series includes color photos and back matter with an index and further reading lists. Key Icons throughout the books encourage readers to build knowledge and expand their viewpoints. These include "Words to Understand" at the beginning of each chapter, set in bold color for easy reference, enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension. Sidebars provide additional information, while Text-Dependent Questions at the end challenge readers' understanding and encourage them to revisit the text. Research Projects suggest deeper analysis, and educational videos accessed via QR codes offer supplementary content. A glossary of key terms is included in the back matter to enhance understanding of terminology used throughout the series.

An Greek teenager introduces readers to the history, politics, economy, and culture of Greece.

A Brazilian teenager introduces readers to the history, politics, economy, and culture of Brazil.