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Synopsis
Explores Spain's varied geography from the Cantabrian Mountains in the north to the southern Sierras and the vast rivers and coastal regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Children's Literature
If you are looking for a book that will give you a good idea of what it would be like to visit the country of Spain, this might very well be your book. In Spain, the Land Noa Lior and Tara Steele have organized a book to include just about everything you could want to know. Beginning with the topography and climate, the reader gets a feel for what Spain looks and feels like. From its valleys to its beaches to its dry, arid desert-like regions, this country is so varied that more types of plants grow here than in any other European country. As we travel through the book, we also learn a little bit about each of Spain's larger and more well-known cities. Covering just enough information about each city's history and the different cultural backgrounds within Spain, we learn how they have united to speak mainly one language, Castilian, and yet remain true to the many traditions of their ancestry. Spain is a diverse country in terms of agriculture, from the incredible citrus groves to the richness of the olive trees and even the harvesting of cork. The authors leave no stone unturned, making this a tremendous resource for young students or anyone who is just interested in learning more about Spain in general. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs. Part of "The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures" series. 2002, Crabtree Publishing, $20.60 and $7.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Emily Cook AGES: 8 9 10 11 12