Describes what life is like in villages around the world, discussing such topics as homes in rural areas, on hilltops, and in caves, and detailing the materials used in home construction and different
Examines the art of Islam, including architecture, metalwork, pottery, tiles, and carpets and explains what we can learn about the culture of Islam while examining these art forms.
In this book readers will learn how the Maasai people--who live in the grasslands in eastern Africa--survive harsh, dry conditions as well as about their customs and ceremonies, and how the women make
Describes what life is like for the Tuareg of the Sahara, including their dwellings, occupations, diet, clothes, education, recreation, traditions, and celebrations.
