Overview
It's Geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's Countries.
Look for full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, hands "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find out more"section, including Internet resources.
Synopsis
It's Geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's Countries.
Look for full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, hands "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find out more"section, including Internet resources.
Children's Literature
The books in this colorful "Enchantment of the World Second Series" present historical and current aspects about a specific country. As a comprehensive social studies series of 150 pages each, students begin studying geography, nature, government, cultural traditions, religion, daily life, language, economy, sports, and the arts. Books are divided into chapters with additional sections for "Timeline," "Fast Facts," "To Find Out More," "Index," and "Meet the Author." Sharp photographs on most pages combine with key maps, charts, and graphs to bring people and places to life in a personal way. Informational sidebars add depth to every section. It is fascinating, for example, to learn how family names are given based on several criteria like heritage and then later when getting married. At times the process is a bit challenging because every Peruvian has two family names which can be the same. Similar formatting with an engaging approach creates an inviting visit to lands around the globe even though there are numerous authors for the books. Thus, subject integration while focusing on a particular country is readily available. Detailed segments here cover such topics as "The Peru Current," "Gocta Falls," "Inca Stonemasons," "The Highest Railroad" (it is in the Andes at 15,693 feet, or 4,783 miles), "The Coca Plant," "Money Facts," "Living on the 'Floating Islands,'" "Two Saints," "Afro-Peruvian Revival," "Haircutting Ceremony," and "Andean Potatoes." A variety of features including some biographies gives key insights while providing an introductory overview. Discoveries abound when examining different cultures, locations, and time frames in this revised series. Youngsters will be able to compare and contrast numerous aspects about Peruvians from their vast history to today. Additionally, authors discuss how research was conducted for their topic and point readers to many of the same accessible resources. Reviewer: Susan Treadway, M.Ed.