Name: People
ISBN: 9780385131810

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Details Worth Lingering Over

Peter Spier’s witty, detailed illustrations invite a curious look at how cultures differ—and what they share.

Come here for

A visual tour of festivals, foods, homes, clothing, and more
Small details that reward a closer look

Expect

A playful, richly illustrated celebration of cultural variety
A thoughtful reminder of what people share

Book Details

Authors: Peter Spier
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: August 5, 1980
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Customs & Traditions · Sociology for Kids
Reading lane: Customs & Traditions

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Publisher Categories

The Body
Places / General
Values & Virtues

About This Book

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant and beloved children's illustrator Peter Spier. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and special—illuminated by Peter Spier's detailed and witty illustrations of festivals and holidays, foods, religions, homes, pets, and clothing. In print since 1980, this classic, boundary-pushing book is a must-have in today's global age—a...

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A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant and beloved children's illustrator Peter Spier. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and special—illuminated by Peter Spier's detailed and witty illustrations of festivals and holidays, foods, religions, homes, pets, and clothing. In print since 1980, this classic, boundary-pushing book is a must-have in today's global age—a tribute to the ways in which we as the world's citizens are at once both different and the same.