A First Look at the USA: A Cultural Reader

Do you know where the Kennedy Space Center is? Do you know which state is named after a U.S. president? A First Look at the USA features twenty-one units about people, places, and things that will make studying the United States more enjoyable and interesting. Tailored for beginning students, the readings in this lowest level of the USA series are written primarily in the present tense and cover subjects such as Washington, D.C., famous artists and entertainers, inventions, holidays, and more. Each part opens with a fully illustrated two-page spread that introduces students to the theme of the following units. Stimulating and varied activities provide beginning students with a structure for cross-cultural exchanges with classmates. Beautiful photographs and clear illustrations give context for prereading questions and vocabulary development. Sections on comprehension and writing complete each unit.