Synopsis
A collection of jokes about different places.
Jeanne K. Pettenati, J.D. - Children's Literature
Casual readers and serious students will come away from this title with an appreciation for and a better understanding of what makes South Korea a unique place. Chapters on the land, history and government, economy, cultural life, and people of South Korea are well-written and designed. Detailed information is provided in a lively, direct way. Respect for the culture and traditions of South Korea is evident in the text and photographs. Sidebars throughout the chapters provide fast facts on interesting topics. While reading about family life and social structure in the chapter entitled "The People," students learn that Korean families sit on cushions on the floor to eat their meals. They also learn that "bowing the head" is a traditional South Korean greeting, but that the depth of the bow depends on each person's age, gender, education and other status. This title—part of the "Visual Geography" series—includes an annotated bibliography, up-to-date statistics and maps, reading lists and websites, and a list of famous people and sights. 2005, Lerner Publications Company, Ages 10 to 14.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Casual readers and serious students will come away from this title with an appreciation for and a better understanding of what makes South Korea a unique place. Chapters on the land, history and government, economy, cultural life, and people of South Korea are well-written and designed. Detailed information is provided in a lively, direct way. Respect for the culture and traditions of South Korea is evident in the text and photographs. Sidebars throughout the chapters provide fast facts on interesting topics. While reading about family life and social structure in the chapter entitled "The People," students learn that Korean families sit on cushions on the floor to eat their meals. They also learn that "bowing the head" is a traditional South Korean greeting, but that the depth of the bow depends on each person's age, gender, education and other status. This title—part of the "Visual Geography" series—includes an annotated bibliography, up-to-date statistics and maps, reading lists and websites, and a list of famous people and sights. 2005, Lerner Publications Company, Ages 10 to 14.—Jeanne K. Pettenati, J.D.