People and Places, 2nd Edition

Jump-start social studies research with The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places! The seven hard-cover volumes are filled with reliable details about all the world’s independent nations through information about geography, economy, history, and culture. Volumes 1 through 6 contain alphabetically-arranged entries describing the world's countries and overseas territories illustrated with maps and pictures. Each entry contains up-to-date facts about the country and its people, such as government type, geographical details, and citizen life expectancy. Volume 7, "People on the Move," describes how humans settled the world through waves of migration many thousands of years ago and also includes a comprehensive index. Which country has a mixed member proportional system of electing lawmakers? What percentage of Brazil's population lives in cities? How many islands make up the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia? The World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places is the first stop for students interested in geography, world history, and social studies.