People And Places A Children'S Encyclopedia Av Dk

<p><b>Packed with fascinating facts and spectacular photography, this encyclopedia brings you face to face with more than 80 peoples from around the world.</b><br><br>Take an eye-opening tour of Earth''s landscapes and inhabitants. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, and why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. <br><br>This fully updated edition of DK''s popular<i> Encyclopedia of People</i> will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. <br><br>The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information. From the Yanomami of the Amazon rainforest to the Miao people of Eastern China, this is a unique snapshot of the diverse and increasingly fragile cultures living in our beautiful world.</p>