Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, World in Focus is a new, up-to-the-minute series providing a comprehensive view of countries around the world. the twelve titles currently in print are part of a 24-volume set that covers each country's history, peoples, government, economy and trade, geography and resources, lifestyle and culture, foreign policy, key current issues, and role in the world today. Maps, charts, graphs, tables, and time lines teach students how to understand information presented in a variety of formats.