Carole Roman has written a series for younger- beginner readers that include almost every known country. Traditions, clothing, names, games, vocabulary and colorful sketchings makes for an attention-holding set of fun books!
Even as an adult i learn from every single one.
*sidenote- in the olden days as a kid i watched a tv show called Kukla Fran and Ollie, a puppet show. I found out that in Greek, Koukla is the word for doll....aha! ( )

Here you will learn the capital is Athens and is known as the birthplace of democracy. Money used to be call drachmas, but now the use Euros. Common foods are stuffed grape leaves, octopus, or grilled slabs of white cheese. You will want to have dessert which is a donut covered with honey and cinnamon. This is where the Olympics originated. During the Feast of St. Basil if you find a coin in your piece of cake then you will have good luck all year.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review. ( )