Synopsis
An introduction to the geography, history, plant and animal life, and social life and customs of Pakistan.
Uma Krishnaswami - Children's Literature
Part of the publisher's "Faces and Places" series (some of the other titles are The Bahamas, Morocco, and Venezuela) this library bound volume combines clear text with attractive presentation and the signature display format of an entry ticket to this South Asian country. Beginning with a spread and maps locating Pakistan in the context of the rest of the world, the book continues with chapters that include material on the land, plants and animals, history, contemporary politics, the people, city and country life, schools and language, work, food, and pastimes and holidays. Additional features include country facts, maps, a random list of trivia, glossary, a brief functional Urdu pronunciation guide, index, additional reading, and a link to a publisher-maintained web site. Photographs that illustrate the text are selected to demonstrate the wide-ranging geographical and cultural landscape of the region. A creditable effort is made to address the origins of the country. The creation of Pakistan out of formerly British-ruled India is described succinctly, with an allusion to two historical events that most books in this age group have a difficult time presenting—the violence of the exodus following Partition, and the formation of Bangladesh. The dispute with neighboring India over Kashmir is also handled in a manner that will be comprehensible to young readers. 2003, The Child's World, Ages 7 to 10.
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Children's Literature
Part of the publisher's "Faces and Places" series (some of the other titles are The Bahamas, Morocco, and Venezuela) this library bound volume combines clear text with attractive presentation and the signature display format of an entry ticket to this South Asian country. Beginning with a spread and maps locating Pakistan in the context of the rest of the world, the book continues with chapters that include material on the land, plants and animals, history, contemporary politics, the people, city and country life, schools and language, work, food, and pastimes and holidays. Additional features include country facts, maps, a random list of trivia, glossary, a brief functional Urdu pronunciation guide, index, additional reading, and a link to a publisher-maintained web site. Photographs that illustrate the text are selected to demonstrate the wide-ranging geographical and cultural landscape of the region. A creditable effort is made to address the origins of the country. The creation of Pakistan out of formerly British-ruled India is described succinctly, with an allusion to two historical events that most books in this age group have a difficult time presenting—the violence of the exodus following Partition, and the formation of Bangladesh. The dispute with neighboring India over Kashmir is also handled in a manner that will be comprehensible to young readers. 2003, The Child's World, Ages 7 to 10.—Uma Krishnaswami