Homes Around the World

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, readers are introduced to different cultures definitions of "home."

Homes Around the World is a 20-page nonfiction reader that introduces young students in Grades 1–3 to the diversity of human homes across the globe. Through vivid photographs and accessible language, the book explores the materials, shapes, and functions of homes in different environments and cultures. Readers will learn how homes reflect geography, tradition, and community needs while gaining a broader understanding of global diversity. Perfect for classroom discussions on culture, geography, or social studies, this title supports academic standards and encourages appreciation of other ways of life.

• Showcases a wide variety of homes in regions around the world.
• Explains how climate, culture, and materials shape the way people build and live.
• Encourages students to compare their own homes to others globally.
• Builds cultural awareness and supports global citizenship in young learners.
• Ideal for Grades 1–3 in social studies lessons, reading centers, or home enrichment.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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