CultureGrams™ is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it’s more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and businesspeople to stay up-to-date.
The dynamic changes occurring every day–such as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, or China’s explosive growth and influence–make it essential to have to country information that is accurate and timely, no matter your age.
CultureGrams provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people. Individual reports covering 187 countries and all 50 United States are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated every year, so you can be sure you’re offering only the very best information to staff and students.
CultureGrams Online Database links you to all CultureGrams editions, including World, Kids, and States material, in an engaging interface that can be accessed anywhere, anytime. It includes unlimited printing rights, along with exclusive online features: worldwide photo gallery, famous people collection, and a unique recipe collection that offers five homegrown recipes from all countries in the database. Plus, sortable (create-your-own) data tables help put dozens of facts into perspective.
World Edition contains reports on 187 countries and cultures, focusing on 25 categories including history, personal appearance, gestures, family, economy, and more. The updated 2006 edition includes new reports for Angola, Ivory Coast, Libya, Myanmar, and Suriname. Statistical tables and an extensive glossary make the World Edition perfect for student projects, research, and more. (The World Edition is available as part of the CultureGrams Online Database, or in standalone printed sets.)
Kids Edition is a collection of 68 country reports that teaches upper elementary-aged children more about the world around them. Ireland and Saudi Arabia are our newest additions for 2006. Each report is an indispensable resource of up-to-date, engaging cultural information, complete with images, historical timeline, fun facts, and sections on history, population, “life as a kid,” and more. (Available only as part of the CultureGrams Online Database.)
States Edition features colorful, easy-to-read state reports that help upper elementary-aged students understand the diversity and history of each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Each report includes maps, flags, state symbols, plus sections on history, economy, geography, population, and more. (Available only as part of the CultureGrams Online Database.)
Individual World Reports All World Edition reports are sold individually. Each four-page report, written at a high school level, offers an affordable, in-depth view of a single country or territory. (Available as PDFs or professionally-printed reports, they can only be ordered directly at www.culturegrams.com.)
