This superb book takes a continent-by-continent journey through the everyday lives of the six billion people who inhabit our planet. Stunning photographs and detailed maps will help you to gain a better understanding of 1.national festivals, customs and trations.2.religious beliefs and rituals.3.where people live and what their homes look like. 4.the food people eat and the clothes they wear. 5.how governments work. 6.how people travel. Through this book, you will find a selection of recommended websites where you can discover more about the peoples of the world, listen to songs from the Andes, take a virtual tour of some Mayan sites or explore the Egyptian pyramids without leaving home. Links to all the sites are available.