This rich resource supporting the social studies curriculum is a celebration of the diversity of the continent of Europe. The main focus is on the inhabitants of lands as far to the east as the Urals, both indigenous populations and later arrivals, but it also covers the latest changes in the European political and geographical landscape.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Entries on 44 countries
• Full-color illustrations and maps
• Each article includes:
  • Full-color relief map
  • Introduction to the country’s landscape, climate, and history
  • Descriptions of peoples
  • Fascinating facts and figures
  • Time line
• Boxed features include:
  • Landmarks
  • Festivals
  • Language
  • Food and Drink
  • Religion
  • Family and Social life
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Music and dance
• Pronunciation guide
• Comprehensive resources for further study, including fiction and musical selections
• List of national days arranged by country and date

Peoples of Europe provides far-reaching yet readily accessible coverage of the European land from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. Given the enormous changes that are taking place, this attractively illustrated resource provides ready access to important facts about peoples and nations that shaped world culture and history.