Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-5-These attractive titles will please both report writers and browsers. Clear, easy-to-read texts provide overviews of the countries' land, people, daily life, education, food (including a recipe), and celebrations. Korea points out important differences and similarities between the North and South. Similarly, Nigeria discusses commonalities and variations among ethnic groups, such as the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo peoples. Each page is illustrated with a color photograph and a border in country-flag colors. Good introductory sources to complete well-rounded country series collections.-Ajoke T. I. Kokodoko, Oakland Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Engaging photographs, maps, and a simply written text present an overview of each featured country+s geography, history, and culture, including clothing, language, food, education, and holidays. Recipes and brief highlights of traditional activities help make these useful resources. Iraq incorrectly states the Iraq War ended in 2003. Information on currency, the flag, and notable citizens is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Discovering Cultures titles: Korea, Iraq, and Singapore.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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