Welcome to Brazil

This book is purportedly narrated by a child (who looks younger than the intended middle-grade audience). Briefly discussing such topics as life at home and at school, culture, geography, and history, the text is basically informative but occasionally unclear or misleading. Mediocre color photos round out the presentation. A recipe, instructions for a craft, and a list of facts are included. Glos, ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

A youngster from Brazil introduces the reader to his or her family, school, culture, festivals, and religion. The book also discusses Brazil's landscape, climate, major cities, and landmarks. A traditional recipe and craft are also included. This easy-to-read format makes learning about countries fun. Excerpted from Welcome to Brazil by Meredith Costain, Paul Collins All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.