|
Issues From '13
|
Nigeria
Nigeria, in western Africa bordering Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, is a land of contrasts. It boasts tropical forests, swampland, semi-a
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Texas and the Southwest
Areas that are very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter: that's what Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have in common. They are also
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
So You Think You Know the Arab World
"The Arab World" is a term used to describe the world region where Arabic is the most widely spoken language. And here's you chance to see h
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
China in a Day
China has more people than any other country in the world, On any given day, those 1.3 billion people are working, playing, and going to sch
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Australia's First People
Australia is a land of amazing natural resources, and with a long, rich history. It's easy to forget that the heart of Australia is its abor
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '12
|
Got Faith? Religion and Our Lives
For many people in the world, religion is one of the most important things in their lives. Religion can affect every aspect of daily life, f
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Ghosts & the Spirit World
Do ghosts really exist? No one knows for sure, but people have always been fascinated by the idea of visitors from another world. From ghost
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Vietnam
Vietnam is a vibrant and growing country with a long rich history. In this issue of FACES, we explore some of the things that make Vietnam s
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Kids Pick!
This is your issue! We asked our readers to tell us their favorite places and we have created an issue based on their responses! Washington
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
A New Look at the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland marks her Diamond Jubilee - 60 years on the throne - this yea
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Laugh It Up!
What makes you laugh? A funny joke? Someone slipping on a banana peel? Find out what makes people around the world chuckle and discover if i
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
The Perfect Storm
The weather...it's a part of our daily lives, but it also has a big effect on how we live, where we live, and what we do.And lately it's bee
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Making It Big in the Mid-Atlantic
Learn about New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. in this issue that highlights the importance of the
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Thailand
Vibrant cities, beautiful mountainous countryside, thousands of Buddhist temples-we must be in Thailand. Visit floating markets and spirit h
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '11
|
Can Soccer Unite the World?
Soccer - from Argentina to Zimbabwe, it's the world's most popular sport. Whether you call it football or soccer, in many ways this sport is
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Kids Lead the Way
Whether you have a knack for soccer or love to sing, can do math in your sleep, or are a good listener, all kids have special talents. Find
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Haiti
The Caribbean nation of Haiti suffered a terrible earthquake in January 2010. See how people from throughout the world have helped this coun
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ANIMALS AND US: HOW WE HELP EACH OTHER
Humans and animals have lived together for more than 10,000 years. In this issue we'll explore some of the ways that animals and people coe
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
THE ROCKIES
Snowboarding, digging for dinosaur bones, and searching the skies for aliens---just some of the fun to be found in this issue about the Rock
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
What's So Big About Russia
This nation is changing day by day. Tour the far reaches of Siberia, once a place from which no one returned, and now an industrial powerhou
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Machines: Can You Live Without Them?
Just how important are machines? Try living a day without using any! Discover how children in the outback of Australia use machines to learn
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
So You Think You Know Africa?
From Algeria to Zimbabwe, there's always something new to learn about the African continent. Explore a landscape that is changing, leaders w
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
The Philippines
The Philippines has often been called the "Pearl of the Orient." It is a nation of about 7,100 islands lying near the Asian mainland on the
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '10
|
Peace
Find out what individuals and groups around the world are doing to promote peace. From a group of middle schoolers attempting to create the
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Monsters
Check under the bed and in the closet for bedtime monsters, and just to be safe, check in caves and water for dragons too! Monsters have bee
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Where Are You Going? Why People Move
Think about the word "migration." What's the first thing to pop into your mind? Chances are you picture birds flying south for the winter. P
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Come and Get It!
You can't live without it. You need it almost every day. It's plentiful in some places, but not in others. Did you guess what "it" is? Yes,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
South Korea
What is South Korea? Kimchi, tae kwon do, and amazing UNESCO sites. South Korea is a country filled with ancient and modern wonders. Spend a
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
The Midwest: Heart of America
Welcome to America's heartland! Tour the 12 states that make up this U.S. region and see a mighty river, learn about the popular sports of t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
What Is a Family?
How many people are in your family? Do you know your grandparents? What is a family? Kids from around the world tell us about their families
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Turkey
Let's visit a lost city, watch a shadow puppet show, meet a Turkish Elvis, and learn about a seal that became a celebrity. Our issue on Tur
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
France
This month we're off to tour France! After practicing your French language basics, it's time to visit the sights. In Paris, travel undergrou
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '09
|
The Many Faces of Santa Claus
You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout, I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is the focus of this festive issue. Discove
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Let's Change the World: Kids Making a Difference
Think only grown-ups can change the world? Think again. Kids just like you are making a difference. Some are raising money for cancer resear
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch have played a mighty influence on this world. Discover how their language impacted place names in the New World. Learn how the Dut
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD
Let there be music! It's all around us - from sporting events to the opera house - our world is filled with music. Meet some bats that can b
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-0
|
ISLAND HOPPING IN INDONESIA
Komodo dragons, stinky plants, water puppets...where on Earth are we? Did you guess Indonesia? Come with us to this amazing Asian country wh
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-0
|
Water
April showers bring...well, water and so does our April issue of FACES. Though it's seems so plentiful in many places that we scarcely notic
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ETHIOPIA
High mountains, dry deserts, a famous drink, and a very old lady: this is Ethiopia. Learn why this nation is called the "roof of Africa," w
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BRAZIL
From Bossa Nova to Bossa Ball, we capture the beat, beauty, and the best of Brazil in this issue. Meet some critters of the rainforest, lea
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ALASKA AND HAWAII
Help celebrate 50 years of statehood for Alaska and Hawaii! Discover how what these states, which seem so different, have in common. Learn
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '08
|
CELEBRATIONS
Whether celebrated for just a day or for months, holidays are an important part of our lives. Learn about ancient festivals such as Sri Lank
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SWITZERLAND: THE WORLD TAKES NOTE
Do you love chocolate, mountains, skiing and hiking? Then you're bound to enjoy our issue all about Switzerland. Learn about some sports tha
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ELECTIONS: VOTING AROUND THE WORLD
Whether they are involve marbles or touch screens, elections are happening somewhere on this earth practically every day. How do people in r
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
From Angel Falls to Zambia, our July/August issue takes you on a tour of some of the most amazing places on our planet. Visit ancient, natur
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ELVIS: KING OF THE WORLD
Do you know why he is called "The King?" Find out how a poor boy from Mississippi became the world's most recognized pop icon in this issue
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GO GREEN
Whether your family drives a hybrid, recycles, or buys in bulk - there is much everyone can do to protect and take care of our planet. In th
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
IRELAND
Have you heard of the game of hurling? Do you know why Ireland is called the Emerald Island? Learn the answers to these questions and much m
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ISLAM IN AFRICA
Islam is one of the major religions of Africa. In such countries as Algeria and Sudan, more than half the population is Muslim. See the vari
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PORTUGAL
Ola! Hello and welcome to Portugal. It's time to visit the country that boasts a web-footed dog, cork trees, and a festival featuring giant
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '07
|
TRAVEL THE WORLD FROM A TO Z
Join FACES as we journey around the world alphabetically. From Australia to Zimbabwe, each letter of the alphabet represents an amazing loca
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 0-0
|
TEENS AROUND THE WORLD
Rebellious, trendy, and full of potential, teens around the world have similar hopes and dreams. Hear the opinions of young people about the
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
INDIA
Visit the Taj Mahal, meet Mother Theresa, and practice your yoga! We're going to India, a country with one of the world's fastest growing ec
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
U.S.: WEST COAST
September usually marks the beginning of school and the end of summer fun in the sun. However, it's always sunny in this issue of FACES! Com
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CHINA, NEW FACE OF
Did you once try to dig your way to China? Here's an easier way to get there - read our May issue all about this rapidly changing nation! Vi
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
U.S.: SOUTH
Let's swing through the the American South, a land of modern cities and historic towns. Put on your straw hat and come with us in this issue
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
WORLD HEALTH
What could be more important than your health? In many languages around the world is the saying: If you've got your health, then you've got
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
Come to the Caucasian republic of Georgia in this issue, a land of saints and miracles. Sip the famous waters of Borjomi and travel to ancie
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SPAIN
When some people think of Spain they think of a country in Europe where people speak Spanish. However, there is so much more to Spain than i
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '06
|
SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD
Do you play soccer? Basketball? Football? Hockey? Baseball? Almost all Americans have played at least one sport in their lives; the same can
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HONDURAS
Come explore Honduras, a beautiful but very poor country about the size of Ohio. Learn about the ancient city of Copan, as well as current h
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GLOBALIZATION: SMALL WORLD
Your may have heard the word globalization. But what does is mean, exactly? In this issue you'll see just how small our world has become. Ca
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EGYPT: MODERN LIFE IN AN ANCIENT LAND
From the Aswan Dam to the pyramids of ancient Egypt, this issue takes you on a complete tour of modern-day Egypt and also explores this nati
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EXTREME PLACES: THE EARTH'S OWN X-GAMES
Hottest, wettest, coldest, driest? Do you know where these places are on earth? You'll discover these places and visit Siberia's resource-
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CHILD LABOR: KIDS AT WORK
Do you like chocolate, bananas and sugar? Do you know who makes these things? In this issue you'll learn about these industries and others t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-13
|
AFGHANISTAN
Learn about Afghanistan, a struggling nation striving to regain its stability. Visit small businesses, the nation's capital and countryside,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
NELSON MANDELA
Celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday by learning about this extraordinary leader! This warrior for social justice: Nelson Mandela spent
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
JAPAN
Anime and manga, small cars and tiny electronics, ancient cultural traditions and one of the world's most modernized nations - this is Japan
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-13
|
|
Issues From '05
|
BOLIVIA
From the largest saltpan in the world to a twenty-hour carnival, this issue takes you to South America's poorest nation, Bolivia. See why th
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-13
|
MAPS LEAD THE WAY
Do you know your way around? Can you use a map? Meet mapmakers who create maps for many different purposes. Learn how mapmakers map the ocea
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-13
|
ITALY
The food, the sites, the music, the history - Italy has much to offer. Get the truth about Italian food and then make some gelati and sorbet
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-13
|
U.S.: NEW ENGLAND
Come explore some of the most famous and unusual places of New England, such as Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and lakes that clai
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
AUSTRALIA TODAY
From the outback to the renowned Sydney Opera House, Australia has a diverse cultural life as well as some of the most fascinating animals o
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
NEPAL
Strap on your hiking boots for your journey to the mountainous country of Nepal. Once closed to the outside world, Nepal, home to a mountai
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Learn about Doctors Without Borders and see how these health care workers provide emergency free medical aid and medicine to victims of natu
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
OIL & ITS IMPACT ON CULTURE
It's been called black gold, Texas tea and if you find it, it could make you a millionaire. Without this precious substance, oil, which is
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DENMARK
Denmark, a country almost entirely surrounded by the sea, is known for its fairy tales, grand castles, friendly people, and its residents' c
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '04
|
ISRAEL
The modern state of Israel was created in 1948 as a homeland for Jewish people. Jews from around the world have moved to Israel creating a d
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PEACE CORPS
Created in 1961, the Peace Corps has sent thousands of volunteers to live and work in developing countries around the world. Find out what i
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
Journey with FACES to the most easterly part of North America - the Canadian province of Newfoundland. Newfoundland and Labrador, which make
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CREOLE & CAJUN CULTURE
The Creole culture of Louisiana is the focus of this issue. Learn about Creole cooking, music, and language. Explore the swamps of Louisiana
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
UNESCO
Founded on November 16, 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) encourages the world's nations
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EMERGING ASIA
This issue focuses on a region of the world that has seen many changes in the past 15 years. The countries of "Emerging Asia" - Kazakhstan,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
NORWAY
Life in Norway is greatly affected by its climate and geography. Several of this month's writers live or have lived in Norway and share thei
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: CORDILLERA REGION
The word "cordillera" means a large chain of mountains or mountain ranges, usually the continent's most dominant. North America's Cordillera
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
VENEZUELA
Located in the northeast corner of the continent, Venezuela is a land of varied geography and culture. From rain forests to grassy plains, t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '03
|
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in south-central Africa. Much of Zimbabwe's land is fertile and ideal for farming. Other natural re
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
JORDAN
Located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Jordan and its people have played a significant role in the long and extensive history of the
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MONGOLIA
Mongolia is located in Central Asia between Russia and China. About half of Mongolia's population follow a nomadic lifestyle. They travel fr
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
All of us, regardless of where we live, what religion we practice, or what sex we are, are born with human rights. Children must depend on t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PALESTINIANS
Palestinians have lived in the Middle East for thousands of years. They have a rich cultural history that includes beautiful embroidery, del
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: PRAIRIE PROVINCES
Canada's Prairie Provinces - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta - are a land of wide-open skies, determined pioneers, and abundant wildlife
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
POLAND
Take a tour of this fascinating Central European country with us. We'll walk through the lovely old city of Krakow, explore the musical cent
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
KALAHARI LIFE
Situated in southern Africa, the Kalahari Desert is home to both ancient peoples and modern industry, including diamond mining. Learn about
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
TAIWAN
Explore the history of this island, its complex relationship with mainland China, and its transformation from agricultural society to indust
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '02
|
CHILE
Situated along the west coast of South America, Chile enjoys a varied climate, reaching from the world's driest desert in the north to vast
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
COPTS
The Copts are a Christian people who live predominantly in Egypt (large numbers of Copts also live in Ethiopia and the United States). The h
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SWEDEN
Part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, the long, narrow, heavily forested country of Sweden is slightly larger than California with a populatio
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
REFUGEES
Learn about world refugees today and how they cope with the difficulties of being a refugee. Meet kids from all over the world, including th
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SAMOANS
The Polynesian group known as Samoans lives on the islands of American Samoa and Western Samoa as well as in New Zealand and the United Stat
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada's western-most province, British Columbia, began as a gold mining province, and has turned into a gold mine, with its year-round tour
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
UKRAINE
For centuries, different groups have vied for the valuable, fertile land of Ukraine. Known as the "breadbasket" of Europe, the country suppl
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SOUTH AFRICA TODAY
Many changes have taken place in South Africa since FACES last visited in January 1991. Apartheid is gone and all South African citizens are
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FINLAND
Often grouped together with other Scandinavian countries, Finland is sometimes thought to be identical to its neighbors. But Finns will be t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '01
|
VATICAN CITY
Vatican City is the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Although fewer than 1,000 people call the world's smallest independent state home,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SAUDIA ARABIA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is known for two things - its hot, dry climate and its oil. Readers will learn about both of these subjects and
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BAHAMAS
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, located in the West Indies, consists of 700 islands and 2,000 rock formations. Although known primarily as
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
UNITED NATIONS
Founded in 1945 by the victors of World War II, the United Nations aims to prevent war and help all the world's people live better lives. To
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: ONTARIO
Travel with FACES to Canada's most populous province. Today, Ontario is a diverse region. People of Native American, European, African, Cari
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
JAMAICA
Jamaica is the third largest island in an island group called the West Indies. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is a popular tourist de
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ENGLAND
Occupying half of the island of Great Britain, England was once the mightiest military nation in the world. Today, England still plays an im
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MOROCCO
Morocco is located on the northwestern corner of Africa. The country is ruled by a monarchy more than 500 years old. Most Moroccans live in
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand lies about 1,000 miles east of Australia in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It consists of two large islands, North Island and Sout
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '00
|
MEXICO
Travel with FACES as we visit the culturally and geographically rich country of Mexico. Learn about the great empires of its early history a
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SIKHS
The colorful turbans and uncut beards of Sikh men make them one of the most visible religious groups in South Asia. Worldwide, there are abo
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
LAOS
Laos is the only country is Southeast Asia that does not border the ocean. Because of its landlocked location, Laos has been influenced by i
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GREECE
Join FACES as we journey to the Hellenic Republic, or Greece. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece is known for its r
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ICELAND
Iceland is called the land of fire of ice. Fiery hot lava flows from the many active volcanoes found on Iceland and glaciers cover about 11
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PEOPLE OF PAMPAS
More than 65 percent of Argentina's population lives in the region known as the Pampas. Most of the area consists of grassy plains where wil
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GERMANY, UNIFIED
German reunification in 1990 brought together people who shared a common language, culture, and history, but who had been separated for 40 y
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BERBERS OF SAHARA
The Berbers are a group of people who live in parts of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Mail, and Niger. Their home is the Magr
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SCOTLAND
Journey with FACES to the rugged land of Scotland, the northern portion of the island of Great Britain. In 1707, Scotland joined England to
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '99
|
COSTA RICA
Journey with FACES as we visit the Central American country of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is well known for its lush rainforests and beautiful b
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: MARITIME PROVINCES
Three eastern provinces make up the Maritimes of Canada - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The Atlantic Ocean has shape
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
TIBET
Journey 15,000 feet above sea level to a region called "the roof of the world: Tibet!" Life at 15,000 feet is unlike life anywhere else in
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ARMENIA
Once part of the Soviet Union, Armenia is now an independent republic. Learn about Armenia's 3,000 years of history as well as life in the c
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: NUNAVUT
Explore the newly formed territory of Nunavut in this issue. Nunavut, which was once part of the Northwest Territories, officially joined th
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BOSNIA
Before 1992, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lived in relative peace. Bosnians were proud of their diverse population. Bosnian-Muslims,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
KURDS
The Kurds are a mountain people who have lived in the peaks of the Zagros Mountains for centuries. Their homeland, Kurdistan, is spread out
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
When Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of Hispaniola 500 years ago, he was in awe of its beauty. He saw beautiful sandy beaches, imp
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
KENYA
Kenya is well known for its majestic wildlife. But, Kenya is much more than its animals. Kenya is a diverse people who farm, herd, and live
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '98
|
JERUSALEM TODAY
Jerusalem is a holy city to three of the world's major religions. Jews, Muslims, and Christians journey to the city every year to worship at
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EL SALVADOR
Look at any map and you will discover that El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America. But that does not mean the land has littl
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
WALES
Journey to Wales where ruins of majestic castles dot the countryside. Though Wales is squeezed against the English border, the Welsh have th
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CAMBODIA
Meet Tah and Salorn - two very different people both living in Cambodia. Imagine giving up your comfortable bed, your favorite compact discs
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HONG KONG
Until recently, Hong Kong had been under the sovereignty of Great Britain. However, the people and customs on the island and surrounding are
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SERBIA
The lives of the Serbs have been greatly affected by their religion for thousands of years. The history, culture, and language of this Easte
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BASQUES
Tucked in the Pyrenees Mountains between the countries of France and Spain live the Basques. Considered by some to be the mystery people of
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GULLAH, PEOPLE OF THE SEA ISLANDS
Descendants of slaves, the Gullah people, who live off the coast of South Carolina to the Georgia/Florida border, have maintained many custo
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CANADA: FRENCH CANADIANS
Canada is predominantly an English-speaking country, but French is the language of the province of Québec. Explore the Francophones' rich cu
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '97
|
SWAHILI
Swahili is the name of a people and a culture occupying a narrow band of coastal East Africa. Swahili is also the name of one of the most wi
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PERU
Welcome to the rainforest of Peru! Meet the Cashinahua, a tribe of the rainforest who have been the subject of an intensive long-term study
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PUERTO RICO
This issue explores Puerto Rico's melting pot culture, its early people and their continued influence on the culture, the Spanish influence,
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
VIETNAM
For many Americans, Vietnam was a war, not a country. Today, things are changing as the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam is "normal
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BALTICS
Welcome to the Baltic states of Esotonia, Latvia, and Lithuania! This hearty issue explores the Baltics whose strategic location on the East
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
KOREA
Come with us to Korea and join in its major holidays, beginning with Sul and instructions for making a celebratory kite. Figure out how to s
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GUATEMALA
Welcome to Guatemala, the most densely populated country in Central America. Read about the ancient lost city of Copan during the height of
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MALI
Discover the landlocked Republic of Mali, it's magical city of Timbuktu and its long and glorious past as the crossroads of West Africa. Thi
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GYPSIES
Journey with the gypsies from their nomadic ancestors who left Indian centuries ago to today where they are still regarded as strangers in t
…
$6.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '96
|
CENTRAL ASIA
Welcome to Central Asia, not only a physical and cultural link between East and West but also a crossroads of countries, culture and time. V
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EARLY SETTLERS AMERICA
Faces visits this continent's early dwellers, who most likely arrived in North America via the Bering land bridge, and the Clovis people of
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
INSECTS AND SPIDERS
Spiders and beetles and bees, oh my! Marvel at a chrysalis as it transforms into a butterfly, make war on disease-carrying mosquitoes and le
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
COMMUNICATION
Whether by whisper or drum beat, code or computer, billboard or broadcast, people communicate signals and messages by a myriad of means. Art
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
RICE
Polished, brown or basmati. Wild, white, long-grained, or glutinous, this popular grain is enjoyed by billions world wide. Follow the proces
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FAMILIES
Relatively speaking, families - nuclear, extended, or step - connect people through space and time. Generational ties of kinship and getting
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
IRELAND
Welcome to a land called Erin. This lively issue visits the landscapes and landmarks, fairs and festivals, and poets, saints and heroes of "
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MEMORY
Designs, objects, stories and songs all serve as reminders of things past. Photographs and monuments mark daily life and pay tribute to impo
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
GROWING UP IN CHINA
Explore the lives of China's single children from going to school in Beijing, to growing up in China and New York.. Discover what Chinese ar
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '95
|
ORNAMENTS
Faces takes a head-to-toe look at fashion from around the world. Discover what ornaments from fish-can labels to diamonds signify to the peo
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
TABUS
The word "tabu" is derived from a South Sea islands word, tapu, meaning "forbidden." This edition aims to please with information about cult
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SNAKES
Join Faces for a close-up look at some slithering creatures that have been imbued throughout time with mysterious and powerful attributes --
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
YORUBA: NIGERIA AND BEYOND
More than 15 million Yoruba people live in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring West African countries. This issue celebrates the Yoruba art
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
TURKEY
Faces introduces Turkey from its borders on the Aegean Sea in the west to the plateau of Anatolia and the rugged valleys of the east. Meet t
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MAROONS
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CASTLES AND PALACES
Whether medieval or moveable, it's hard not to find castles and palaces enchanting and fascinating. In this issue you can visit, Chambord, a
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ETHIOPIA
The history of this fascinating country, once known as Abyssinia, initiates this special issue. Different Landscapes, Different Lives highli
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ANIMALS IN ART
Animals have been depicted in art since the beginning of recorded time. Their special attributes represent important cultural ideas. Read a
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '94
|
BONES: WHAT THEY TELL US
Fossil bone remains tell the amazing story of the evolution of man's earliest relatives. This issue features articles about encountering ic
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
THAILAND
From temples to textiles, Buddhism to Bangkok, this complex, rapidly changing country, was known as Siam until 1939. A series of articles in
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
IMPORTANT INVENTIONS
Highlights of inventions from the stone axe to the computer include along the way the wheel, the paper revolution, first wings, and a profi
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HAIR
"Shining, streaming, gleaming, flaxen-waxen." Faces presents a heads up about hair -- from dreadlocks to cornrows, barbers to buzz cuts, and
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DEAD, REMEMBERING THE
Dealing with death can be a very complicated matter. How do people around the world remember and honor their dead? Do they forget them, fear
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SENEGAL
Visit the Republic of Senegal and its modern capital, the island city of Dakar. Features also include an introduction to the variety of eth
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
CLOWNS AND JOKERS
From the courts of ancient Egypt and medieval kings and queens, to modern-day circuses and the medical community, clowns and jokers have pro
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BREAD: STAFF OF LIFE
Barley, wheat, rye, oats, corn and millet. For most of us, bread is the staff of life. From the earliest times, bread has played a part in r
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '93
|
HIS AND HERS
Consider the work of men and women in this singular issue that reflects on traditional thinking about socialization and cultural guidelines
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
INDIA
This lively edition celebrates the different religions, cultures and geographic regions found in this diverse and colorful country. Meet Jaw
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FIELDWORK: ANTHROPOLOGY
Whether searching in Namibia for the ancestors of modern humans, excavating an ancient ship in Israel, or asking American children what kind
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
THE MOCHE OF PERU
Learn what is known about the Moche people and their way of life from their clothing, ornaments, burials, and painted pottery. Activities in
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FRANCE
Cathedrals, castles and painted caves. Stained glass, statues, towers and spires. Historic landmarks, haute cuisine. Charlemagne and Charles
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
POTTERY
The study of potsherds - fragments of ancient pottery - gives clues about the people who used them and how they lived. Whether utilitarian o
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PHILIPPINES
Discover the beautiful islands and the varied people of the Philippines as Faces visits the "Pearl of the Orient." Meet the Tasaday "Cave Pe
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
PREJUDICE & TOLERANCE
This informative issue explores the nature of prejudice and ways to strive for tolerance. Readers will appreciate the uphill battle for equa
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EGYPT OLD AND NEW
Venture past the pyramids of Egypt and discover much about this country's early history, people, markets, and daily life in this far-reachin
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '92
|
MUSIC
Melody, harmony, composition and song. Snake charmers, folklorists, fiddlers and bands. Sitars, guitars, gamelans and drums. One man bands,
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SECRETS
Faces lets the cat out of the bag and unlocks the hush-hush about secret knowledge and keepers of secrets. Whether an ingredient or an initi
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ELEPHANTS AND IVORY
Learn tons of information about these massive mammals and how they have been feared, respected, hunted, used, abused and represented by peop
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
AUSTRALIA THROUGH TIME
Forty thousand years of Aboriginal history and two hundred years of European settlers combine in this fascinating country that boasts unusu
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ANCESTORS
Take a look at how people of other societies honor, worship and deeply connect with their family members of the past. Scrolls, portraits and
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HEALTH, CHILDREN'S
Scientific and medical solutions are just some of the ways children can be protected from sickness and disease. Folk remedies, charms, and o
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HAITIANS
This original and dynamic culture brought music and dance to America by way of New Orleans. From Vodou to Haitian arts, Haitians express the
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FIRST AMERICANS, FIRST ENCOUNTERS
Take a look at some of the different peoples who lived in the Americas thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived. Visit the Ayma
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '91
|
STORYTELLING
Gather around and open up this issue that introduce readers to nationally known storytellers and the stories they tell. The Power of Stories
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
INDONESIA
The diversity of over 17,000 beautiful Indonesian islands with their spices, volcanoes, rain forests and coasts is examined in this striking
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
RECYCLING
Recycling is an idea whose time has come and this edition of Faces reduces this mountainous subject to a manageable size. Take a trek with y
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ARCHAEOLOGY
Dig into the development of archaeology as it is explored in this issue that includes sections on discovering Pompeii, how to date an object
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
COURTSHIP
Faces devotes this edition to romance and the road to marriage. Readers will learn about the history of St. Valentine's Day, people from oth
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
SOUTH AFRICA
European explorers were relative late-comers to the southernmost part of Africa. Discover how our earliest ancestors lived and learn about t
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '90
|
GREAT APES
Gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees resemble us in many ways. Different authors makes their cases for the candidate most likely to be our c
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
LAW
From marriage to murder, written law codes date back thousands of years. Faces takes a look at the evolution of law and visits other countri
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
IROQUOIS
Meet an Iroquois chief, the little people, the three sisters and more in this edition that illustrates how these proud people have held on t
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BIRDS
Birds have been used to help human beings in surprising ways. From falconry and duck farming to mankind's attempts to fly, these feathered f
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
JAPAN
Japan, its long, rich history and many traditions, is introduced in this comprehensive overview. Highlights include everything from holidays
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MAPS, MEANING OF
From early explorers to modern meteorologists, researchers and astronauts, maps help people find their way. In this issue Faces unfolds some
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FIRE
Fire was one of the most important discoveries made in human evolution. Learn how to start a fire - and how to put one out - in this issue o
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MEDITERRANEAN TRADE
Take a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, first ruled by Minoans, later by the early Greeks and Romans. Contents include features about early pi
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '89
|
GLORY OF GOLD
Gold can be found from the deserts of ancient Egypt to the end of the rainbow in this fact-packed, illuminating issue. From alchemists to go
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
AROUND THE ARCTIC
Dark winters, icy seas and frozen tundra don't contribute to an easy life for resident descendants of the earliest arctic people. Learn how
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FOREST PEOPLE
Travel deep into the forests of central Africa, and learn about sacred trees, forest spirits and magical songs inspired by one of our world'
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
FARM CHILDREN
For many children throughout the world learning how to be a farmer is a natural part of life. Readers will learn much about children on farm
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
RAIN
There's much to find out about one of the most important parts of life of earth -- rain. You might be interested in what people from around
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MADAGASCAR
During the past thousand years this large island has been home to strange and wonderful animals and distinctive cultures. Read stories about
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
BRAZIL
The immense country of Brazil is home to a great mixture of peoples, beginning with the Indians who came thousands of years ago. A South Ame
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '88
|
WRITING
From the ancient writing of the Sumerians, to hieroglyphs and character writing, man has invented clever ways to make his mark, represent id
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HIMALAYAS
If you want a taste of life in the highest region of the world, take a look at this issue about the hard mountain life lived in Nepal and Ti
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DESERT PEOPLE
From the Sahara to the Sonora, deserts support life in unique and unusual ways. This issue visits the Tuareg traders of North Africa; the p
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
COMING OF AGE
The universal experience of coming of age is defined differently by different cultures. This issue travels to Africa, Israel, Mexico and the
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
EVOLUTION: BECOMING HUMAN
Important clues to discovering our past are unearthed in this issue that delves into our ancient beginnings. How we have found early humans,
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '87
|
CLOTH
Wool, flax, bark, silk, cotton. Travel around the world and discover the many different kinds of cloth woven from everything from the bark o
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HARVESTS
Survival depends on a good gathering of crops and this issue explores harvest practices and harvesting methods from ancestral practices to
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MASKS
Travel to Alaska, Japan, Africa, the South Pacific, Mexico and Venice, Italy, to explore a variety of styles and understand the function of
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
RIVERS
Rivers have been home to people and wildlife for centuries. This issue takes a look at river controlling irrigation systems, different kinds
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MAGIC
Abracadabra! There's plenty up our sleeves in this magical issue. Readers can visit a New York City magic shop, and travel round the world t
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
MIGRATION
Picture stories and immigrant tales bring the history of migration to life in this special issue. Whether a move is temporary or permanent,
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
TIME
Sharpen your pencils and settle in for a thought-provoking edition. Whether cyclical, linear, or simply “long-ago,” time is a way of describ
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '86
|
HANDS
Thumbs up for one of the most unique attributes of being human -- our hands! Read about how these remarkable instruments are used to create
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ANIMAL ALLIES
Travel back in time to visit our ancestors and the animals they kept for work and for play. From elephants to bees, readers will enjoy a wor
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ELDERS
If you are interested in customs and values of the past look no further than this issue on elders. Contents include The Ways of Our Grandmot
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ROCK ART
Decipher the meaning of ancient pictures drawn and carved in stone in this solid issue that explores the extensive variety of art on rocks t
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ISLANDS
Come island hopping with this issue of Faces that takes a look at everything from native games and native fruits to how islands are formed,
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
|
Issues From '85
|
GHOSTS
Do you believe in ghosts? Open up this spooky issue to find out how people from all over the world feel about them. Readers are in for some
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
HELLO/GOODBYE
Aloha! Ciao! Howdy! Expressions of greeting say a lot about people and their relationships to one another. Learn about distinctive forms of
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
LOST TREASURES
Come and explore the bottom of the ocean and take a look at the treasures underwater archaeology reveals. Read about the Vasa, a 17th centur
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
DRAGONS
Whether imaginary or real, benevolent or vengeful, dragons have captured the imagination of people throughout the ages. Learn about the East
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
ASANTE WORLD
The people of West Africa have maintained the customs and traditions of their highly developed culture. Meet weight makers and wood carvers,
…
$5.95 Suggested for ages 9-14
|
Home
Back
Print