Ireland

Children's Literature

Students writing school reports will find all the information they need right here--the social, geographical, political and economic life of the people of Ireland. The book, part of the "Countries of the World" series, is divided into three sections--an Overview of Ireland, a Closer Look at Ireland, and Relations with North America. The second section gives a little more detail to topics mentioned in the first section. The third section looks at the connections between Ireland and Canada and the United States. The information is clearly stated. There is a glossary that includes words in Gaelic as well as English, and an index. The casual reader will find the text and the crisp color photos of the countryside, city life and the arts both interesting and informative. The bibliography includes books, videos and web sites, and suggests keywords to use for further browsing on the Internet. 2000, Gareth Stevens, Ages 9 to 12, $26.60. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo