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Homes Around the World FOCUS Question How are homes different around the world?

A Home for Everyone Think about your home. What does it look like? What is it made of? All homes do certain things. They keep out wind, rain, heat, and cold. They keep us safe.

People around the world build many kinds of homes. They use materials that keep out the weather. Let's learn about some different homes! Each home has properties that make it just right for each place.

Cob Cottage in Ireland The weather here is cool and rainy. This home has thick walls to keep out the cold. The walls are made of dried mud and reeds, which are plants. The roof is made of reeds, too. They are piled high to keep out the rain.

Adobe House in Mexico The weather here is hot and sunny. This house has thick walls to keep out the heat. The walls are made of clay called adobe (uh-DOH-bee). The roof is made of wood and tiles. It sticks out on the sides and makes shade. Do You Know? People also use adobe to make buildings in hot, sunny parts of Asia and Africa.

Igloo in Canada The weather here is cold and icy. This home is made of blocks of packed snow. Some people walk across the snow for days. They can build this home quickly to stay warm. The door is a tunnel. The roof is low and round. The strong wind blows right over the roof.