"It may seem obvious to adults, but many young readers don't yet know that all cultures have the same kinds of activities. We all cook, we all entertain ourselves, we all wear things, we all transport ourselves, we all sleep, and much more. This important book allows readers to journey around the world and cultivate an early interest in the global community they belong to by understanding how people from elsewhere contribute their time, skills, and effort to their work. Full-color photography enhances comprehension on every spread"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index.

Job hunt -- Bike fishermen -- Tea-leaf pickers -- Dabbawalas -- Amazon rainforest guides -- International ice patrol -- Train pushers -- Panda caretakers -- Out of this world!.