Vietnam (One World, Many Countries)

Winter, Max

ISBN 10: 1634070607 ISBN 13: 9781634070607

Publisher: Childs World Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Readers are presented with an overview of Vietnam's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.

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Reviews

Gr 4-6-Each of these titles welcomes readers to each country with a description of celebrations or places, followed by chapters about land, government and cities, and people and cultures as well as a "Global Connections" section that describes the nation's interactions with other countries. "Daily Life," the final chapter, emphasizes family life, daily and holiday foods, and celebrations and religious observations, supplemented with a sidebar page on children's lives. The books provide considerable detail, and the coverage is generally positive, focused on people and customs, but they also discuss problems and challenges, such as communism in Cuba and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa. Illustrations are outstanding and include three maps (locator, physical, and political); large, attractive photos; and sidebars that look like postcards and that offer information about unique places, animals, plants, and culture. Content is basic, but it is enlivened by clear writing and an appealing format that underscores the diversity of life in countries of our "one world." VERDICT Pleasing additions to most collections in need of fresh, new titles.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Childs World Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1634070607
• ISBN 13: 9781634070607
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32