The way a home is constructed can be determined by the climate conditions, the amount of people living in it, and what materials are available in an area. As readers are exposed to different living environments of people around the world, they develop an expanded worldview. They also learn to compare and contrast their homes with those of people in other countries. Captivating, full-color photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a detailed glossary...

"Around the world, many people live in houses and apartments-but a home can look very different depending on where you are. From houses built on stilts to one-room huts to sky-high apartment buildings, readers of this engaging volume take a look at what home looks like to people living in different parts of the world. Simple language introduces readers to different cultures and ways of life, while vibrant photographs help them develop a deeper understanding...

"Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?"

This book looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in homes in different cultures, and honors differences.

"Shares the story of a child exploring the house. Readers will tour the rooms and see what objects and people are inside. This story helps readers learn the words house and my. Bright pictures provide visual cues to help the reader. Additional features include a word list, an introduction to the author, and a letter to caregivers and educators."--

An alphabetical celebration of American architecture, describing housing styles as Cajun cottage, pueblo, and Victorians.

"Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of homes from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text"--Provided by publisher.

"No matter what type of home, where it is, or when people lived in it, people have always wanted to feel safe, secure, and sheltered. Homes meet those basic needs, from the time of early cave people to now. From Roman villas in 100 BCE to contemporary smart skyscrapers in Hong Kong or New York City, houses have always been very important to the people who live in them" --

"The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life" --

Colorful and diverse photographs show how people make a home as they eat, sleep, work, play, and love--[back cover]