All about the USA 1: A Cultural Reader

The new edition of All About the USA 1: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 1 features twenty-one units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from New Year's celebrations and Labor Day to Superman and Starbucks. Features Colorful photos and illustrations and preview questions motivate students to read. Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills. Speaking and writing activities encourage students to expand upon the topics. New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second EditionBroukal, Milada is the author of 'All about the USA 1: A Cultural Reader', published 2007 under ISBN 9780136138921 and ISBN 0136138926.