Step into homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways people have lived and still live today. Uncover the reason why each home was constructed the way that it was—from houses built on maze-like streets (to confuse invaders) to homes built on wheels (to be able to travel in your home at any time). The illustrations by Giles Laroche feature intricate bas-relief cut-paper collages that represent the dwellings in other world regions and historical times. These illustrations explain how different people live and have lived in places all around the world.