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Wan, Vanessa
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Welcome to My Country series.
The geography, history, politics, and economics of Jordan and Taiwan receive broad topical treatment in these books. Additional information on arts, food, festivals, and leisure activities enjoyed by each country's people are noted. Good-quality captioned photos add appeal to these introductions. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Jordan and Welcome to Taiwan.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(4)
K-3
Welcome to My Country series.
In addition to the geography, history, politics, and economics of the country, the cursory text of each book describes distinctive characteristics, traditions, and favorite pastimes such as Norwegians love of the outdoors, colorful Ukrainian pysanky eggs, and cycling in Denmark. The color and clarity of the captioned illustrations are noteworthy. Maps, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Ukraine, Welcome to Denmark, and Welcome to Norway.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
2 reviews
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