Author Spotlight
Peter Menzel
Enrich the learning experience by bringing culture and food from around the globe to your classrooms
Travel the World with Peter Menzel
Peter Menzel is a photographer known for his coverage of international feature stories on science and the environment. He has published five books including Material World: A Global Family Portrait (1994) and Hungry Planet: What The World Eats (2005).
Teaching Diversity Through Food
Learn about families from various cultures and the diversity of food and nutrients. These intimate family portraits illustrate the importance of food and sustainability from different cultural perspectives.
New Perspectives on Culture
Explore the Teaching of geography and economics through the diversity of food and material belongings from across the globe.
The Power of Food and Materials
Get students excited about discovering how other families live and read all about their unique cultural recipes.
Use these products in unison with our atlases to conceptualize geography
Discover How People Around the World Eat
Hungry Planet showcases 30 families from different parts of the world and describes what they consume and spend on a weekly basis
Get updated statistics and historical facts about each country:
- Each family featured is considered statistically average for their nation
- Learn how calories and nutritional values change based on economic and geographic needs
- Perfect resource for students studying geography and culture
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The Importance of Materials
Create a visual understanding on what the average family life looks like globally
Uncover cultural differences worldwide:
- Get to know families on a personal level
- Find what possessions are valued in different countries
- Help students grasp how lifestyles vary based on culture and location
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