By learning about people with experiences that may differ from ours, we increase our knowledge, understanding and acceptance of others, whilst reducing fear or judgements based on ignorance or misconceptions.
Each section briefly discusses people from all the continents and geographical regions of the world. Sections address various aspects of human lives, such as food, education, habitat, religion, language and health, as well as traditions, modern living and family life.
This is a well-presented encyclopedia, with a mix of textual and visual elements, covering a broad range of information.
Title: People & Places: a children's encyclopedia
Publisher: DK, $39.99
Publication Date: 6 August 2019
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241364420
For ages: 8 - 12
Type: Nonfiction