Markets
Around the World
Markets Around the World Peterson
Casey Null Petersen
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Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.
Kent State University
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Markets Around the World ..............
Asia ..................................
Europe ............................... 10
Latin America ........................
The Middle East .......................
Africa ................................ 20
The United States .....................
On the Map ...........................
To Market, To Market .................
Glossary .............................. 27
Index ................................ 28
Table of Contents
Around the world, people go to markets to buy
what they need and sell what they make, grow, or
catch. These markets are not like the grocery stores or
supermarkets you know. But just about everything you
can imagine is bought and sold there!
Markets Around
the World
People may travel by car or bus
to get to these markets, but they might
also travel on foot, by bike, or even by
camel! The markets are found in city
streets, in deserts, on mountaintops, or
even oating on water.
So, whats on your shopping list?
a food vendor at a floating market
in Thailand
the outdoor market in Munich, Germany
Asia
a floating market in Thailand
China and Thailand are home to two of Asias
most famous markets. Vietnam also has many markets,
including a oating one. Spices, spices, and more spices
are sold in the markets of India.
In Balis largest market, people sell food and crafts.
Women there carry what they buy on their heads!
A Balinese woman carries
goods on her head.
a traditional market
in Malaysia
You will use all of your senses in an Asian market!
They are overowing with herbs and spices that are
sold for food and medicine. You will also nd golden
mustard, cinnamon, sweetly scented yellow jasmine ,
nuts, and seeds. You may also nd sh
stomachs and thousand-year-old
eggs. Colorful oils are sold
from barrels.
These eggs have been soaked
in ashes, lime, tea, and salt
Fresh sh are sold from tanks where they are still
swimming. Dried sh are displayed in baskets. Asian
cooking uses colorful vegetables that make a dazzling
display in the markets.