In what religion are elephants considered holy?, How do Indian children get to school?, What does the word "Bollywood" mean?, This high-interest, lavishly illustrated series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the globe. Discover a vibrant and diverse range of landscapes, peoples, and cultures. Explore the landmarks and food of different regions, follow the current affairs and personalities shaping nations, and learn about the wildlife, environmental issues, and work of young people to protect our planet. Each book contains full coverage of each country, including maps, graphs, recipes, foreign language phrases, flags, a quick reference fact file, timeline, and suggestions for further research. Book jacket.