Small Countries, Big Cultures

A Teen’s Research Journey to Some of the World’s Most Fascinating Places

Volume I

Uruguay, Singapore, Belize, Antarctica, Belize

About Small Countries, Big Cultures

Travel the world as this budding teen researcher uncovers some of the most fascinating places on Earth. Often underrepresented in classrooms and in the media, these small countries -- as defined by population size or land mass – have created outsized cultures worthy of further study. You be exposed to their first settlements of man; speed walk through centuries of wars, famines, plagues, and oppression; and land safely into today’s modern cultures of these fascinating places. While history does not repeat it does inspire sequels. This well-researched book analyzes how a countries’ historical developments greatly influence global trends, presented in a passionate storyteller’s voice.

Praise for Small Countries, Big Cultures

"This young man's journey around the world offers us a powerful lesson. Be more open to other cultures and dig deep to understand our world's complexities, both past and present. Fascinating insights into lesser-known countries that nonetheless comprise our world today."

- Professor Jay Conger, Research Leadership Chair, Claremont McKenna College

“Riveting! Small Countries, Big Cultures will have you running to book your next flight to Estonia, Uruguay or another hidden gem. John Huebner’s book uncovers more what the world has to offer. It will transform you into a travel bug and a history buff!”

- Francis Tapon, “WanderLearn Podcast Host, Author of The Hidden Europe and Hike your Hike

“Small Countries, Big Cultures will get you thinking about how countries form, morph, adapt and thrive as it unveils how interconnected our entire world ecosystem is and how absolutely critical it is for all cultures to work together to solve global challenges. Enjoy!”

-Valarie de Cruz, Director of the Greenfield Intercultural Center, University of Pennsylvania