- Information is organized by topic, which makes cross-country comparisons easy for readers- Readers will learn words from the featured culture. Almost every spread contains a word from the country's language along with its definition and pronunciation.- Includes a map for quick, easy reference to the featured country.- Each title contains a recipe that can be made in a classroom or at home.Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past