This series describes some differences around the world and focuses on the awareness and acceptance of people, genders, customs, clothing, religions and schooling. - Less familiar topic concepts strengthen reading and comprehension skills and strategies - Provides a moderate level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs - Uses context to predict challenging vocabulary - Uses greater variety of vocabulary including more multisyllable words in more complex sentences - Reflects multicultural diversity - Includes "Did You Know?" fact page and glossary - Designed for guided, shared and independent readingFeatures - Full-color Photographs - Glossary