Presents a description of contemporary life in the Appalachian Region of Kentucky while focusing on the home and activities of ten-year-old Joseph Ratliff and his family.
Provides information about Mohawk heritage and tradition through a look at the lives of David and Chantelle, two Native American children who live at Akwesasne, the St. Regis Indian Reservation that straddles the border between northern New York State and Canada.
Describes aspects of contemporary life such as special traditions, religious beliefs, music, foods, ways of talking, and languages found among the people of Cajun country in Louisiana.
