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What is an Usborne Internet-linked book? It is a brand new kind of book containing details of Usborne-recommended Web sites to take you further into each subject in an entertaining and interactive way. Must I have a computer to use this book? Absolutely not. It works on its own as an outstanding reference book without using the Internet at all. Will the Web sites go out of date? Web sites do change from time to time, so the sites in this book will be reviewed regularly by Usborne researchers. You will find up-to-date direct links to these or alternative sites by going to www.usborne-quicklinks.com. What else will I find in this book? You will find a wide-ranging exploration of the cultures, beliefs, homes, jobs, traditions and everyday lives of the six billion people who inhabit our planet. This book will take you on a continent-by-continent journey through remote rainforest villages, vibrant cities, noisy carnivals, and bustling shanty towns, looking at: National festivals, customs and traditions, Religious beliefs and rituals, Where people live and what their homes look life, The food people eat and the clothes they wear, how people travel, and how governments work. Full-color photography.
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