Bring the world a little closer with these multicultural books. An excellent way for students to appreciate and learn cultural diversity in an exciting hands-on format. Each book explores the history, language, holidays, festivals, customs, legends, foods, creative arts, lifestyles, and games of the title country. A creative alternative to student research reports and a time-saver for teachers since the activities and resource material are contained in one book.

For today's traveler to Italy, this completely revised, expanded and updated guide details accommodations, restaurants, sights, tours, shopping, and transportation in all price ranges, with emphasis on the medium priced.