Key features: - Leveled text correlated to the early elementary social studies curriculum- Multiple maps, including a black-and-white reproducible map and map-related activities- Engaging, full-colorful photographs- An overview of the land, weather, people, homes, food, and lifestyles of each featured country- A two-page section of facts about each country, including government, currency, population, and a photograph of the country's flag- Did You Know? boxes that present information that is interesting, surprising, or just fun to know- A glossary to explain difficult or new wordsSpecial Features: - Multiple maps, including a black-and-white reproducible map and map-related activities- Two-page section of facts- Fun fact boxes on every spread- Glossary and Index- Related Web sites