Year 8

A six-volume encyclopedia. Use the index in volume 6 to look for the topic you are investigating.

A six-volume survey of modern Asia, defined as extending from Japan in the east to Turkey in the west, and from Kazakhstan in the north to Indonesia in the south. Presents entries covering such subjects as countries, cities, regions, natural features, religions, social issues, languages, people, events, customs, politics, and economics.

Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit takes the reader on an informed and engaging journey into the social and ritual life of contemporary Vietnam. Created to accompany the first major collaboration between a Vietnamese museum and an American museum on an exhibition of Vietnamese culture, this book moves beyond the troubled wartime history of both nations to a deeper portrayal of how Vietnamese of different ages, ethnicities, occupations, and circumstances live at the start of the twenty-first century. The contributors-most of whom live and work in Vietnam, while others have spent many years in intimate association with Vietnamese life-offer a unique perspective on the country and its diverse cultural mosaic. The text is complemented by a rich collection of photographs and illustrations that capture the complexity and nuance of daily life.

The Hmong are an ancient Asian people. Many Hmong live in the lush forests of Southeast Asia, growing rice and raising animals, much as their ancestors have for thousands of years.

The Cree have lived in Canada for thousands of years. This book provides an overview of their lifestyle, culture and customs.

Gain insight into all aspects of African civilizations including landforms and climate, civil and family life, religion, government, art and architecture, and transport and communication.

Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa. Each volume is organized by continent, covering history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, teen life, and more.
Use the search within publication search bar to find information on your indigenous group.

A comprehensive look at the continent of Africa and the countries that comprise it, including peoples and cultures, the land and its history, art and architecture, and daily life.