This book includes tales from around the world. Give students a sense of pride in their own cultural heritage and an appreciation of the heritage of others. It is written at low-intermediate reading level. Thematic Arrangement - It helps students recognize universal similarities as they read about birth, childhood, challenge, marriage, etc. Informatice Introductions - describe the countries of origin and set the stage for further reading. Extensive pre- and postreading activties - encourage group discussion and cooperative learning and develop reading and writing skills. Drawings, charts, and graphs - aid students' comprehension.