- Written in easy-to-understand language and uses consistently
familiar vocabulary to encourage reluctant readers. - Fact boxes
and sidebars highlight key information. - Includes glossary,
index, and resources list. National Social Studies Standards,
Grades 5-8 - Individual Development & Identity: IV - Relate
personal changes to social, cultural, and historical contexts -
Identify and describe ways regional, ethnic, and national
cultures influence individuals' daily lives - Production,
Distribution, & Consumption: VII - Explain and illustrate how
values and beliefs influence different economic decisions -
Culture: I - Explain and give examples of how language,
literature, the arts, architecture, other artifacts, traditions,
beliefs, values, and behaviors contribute to the development and
transmission of culture About the Author : Ursula Rivera has
contributed to Fashion as an author. Ursula Rivera lives in New
York, NY. |No. of Pages:||48| * The book summary and image may
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