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Tags: Countries, Lang:en

Summary

Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Thailand.

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From Booklist

Providing 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 texts. In Thailand, two-page sections provide good instructions for making a kite and, with “an adult nearby,” Thai vegetarian soup. However, it offers sparse information on Thailand’s history. Offering useful supplemental resources on countries, the series may be useful for larger libraries. Grades 4-6. --Carolyn Phelan

About the Author

Lucia 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.