China It's Cool to Learn About Countries: Lucia Raatma
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of China. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about China and its people.**About the AuthorLucia Raatma received her bachelor s degree in English literature from the University of South Carolina and her master s degree in cinema studies from New York University. She has written a wide range of books for young people. She lives with her family in Florida.
Thailand It's Cool to Learn About Countries: Lucia Raatma
Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Thailand.**From BooklistProviding information on individual countries, the colorful books in the Social Studies Explorer series consider geography, climate, natural resources, history, education, government, religions, cultures, languages, sports, holidays, and foods. In each volume, one map shows the position of the featured country on the globe, while another map indicates its position within its region. Other illustrations, mainly color photos, are well chosen and attractive. The inclusion of a recipe and a craft is welcome, though these activities vary widely in degree of difficulty and in the adequacy of safety warnings. In some volumes, the overuse of questions and exclamation points detracts from the generally clear and informative ...
