One of eight educational reference books in the "Culture In..." series, this 2004 addition is another succinct and informative look into Papa New Guinean culture. The 32-page hardcover provides great insight into the specific nuances of Papa New Guinean (PNG) traditions such as The Mudmen of Asaro. Various customs and ethnicities are presented in easy to understand detail and provide a comprehensive look at the face of PNG today. Colorfully detailed drawings and vivid photos accompany the text and provide great visual references for students and educators to use. The span of information ranges from historical beginnings, traditions and clothing, mysticism to modern art. Boldface text is also used to help identify unique cultural terms with accompanying glossary information. Additional reading sources are also provided for readers to obtain supplementary reference material. 2004, Reed Elsevier/Raintree, Ages 9 to 12.