A unique photography and educational book, created for young people anywhere in the world, who want to improve their own lives. Complete with "how to" proven techniques. The four themes of the book encourage interaction with others. Shows readers how to learn and care more about today's global world, and how they fit inStimulates the imagination and intellectual curiosity of young people from middle school through late teensProvides cross-cultural views of work, play and lifestyle of people and countries around the globeCompares and contrasts the diversity of people and cultures, enabling students to reflect upon their own lives and surroundings in a global contestEnriches school curricula, after school activities and home studyProvides lessons in social studies, geography, cultural diversity, globalism, life skills and goal setting
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By Beverly Kievman Copen
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Author's thoughtsPlanting Seeds Around the world (map)CHAPTER ONE - Open your eyes and mindYour Eyes are your windows to the worldLook through your eyesEyes tell storiesYour windowsUse your eyesWhat is culture?Understanding cultureAn inquisitive mindCuriosityWhen your mind is openCHAPTER TWO - Explore other culturesOther culturesFestivals and funCostumes and culturesListen and learnIndiaChinaOther peoples' livesLook at differencesHow people live and workHow people live (more)CHAPTER THREE - Uncover your dreamsWhat are your dreams?"Hello"What do you want?Ideas will flowOur global worldCommunicating Making a differenceImproving skillsTimes SquareBecoming a leaderThe power of choiceTake small stepsYour role with parentsGoals - yours?Explore and learnThe Great WallOnce you decide...Set your own pathDoors and riskLife is a journeyWhat is risk?Your are our futureCHAPTER FOUR - Believe in yourselfA life pathDecide what you wantThe power of choiceIt's your life, isn't it?Author's bioThoughts from othersTeacher's Guide