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K-3Places We Live series.
Taking a multicultural approach, these generalized volumes provide overviews of life in different geographic locales. The brief texts and captioned photos touch on what's unique to the specific regions; Desert and Mountain unintentionally highlight stark economic contrasts between the U.S. and other parts of the world. Each book includes a world map, appended "Fun Facts," and a quiz. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Places We Live titles: Living in a City, Living in a Desert, and Living on a Mountain.