AROUND THE WORLD IN PHOTOGRAPHS

Travel the globe through the eyes of photographer Peter Menzel and writer Faith D’Aluisio in this compelling DVD that explores the making of Man Eating Bugs, Material World, and What the World Eats.

The centerpiece is an intimate interview filmed in the couple’s home, offering personal insights into their creative process, fieldwork, and what drives their documentation of global cultures. Additional segments explore their views on nutrition, sustainability, globalization, and journalism with purpose.

Also included:

• rare video footage (yes, including Menzel critiquing a well-done tarantula);
• vivid photographs and maps;
• thought-provoking statistics and expert quotes; and
• charts and graphs for use in the classroom.

Pair with Material World and What the World Eats to deepen visual literacy and global understanding.

Grades 6 and up. Color. 30 minutes. Social Studies School Service. ©2011.