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THE ARTS
Franklin, Sharon , Krafchin, Rhonda

Southwest Pacific

48 pp. | Raintree | September, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-7398-0120-1 $$25.69
(4) 4-6 Artisans Around the World series. Each volume highlights four areas or countries, presenting basic geographic and historic facts, statistics, time lines, small photos, and a craft project intended to convey an "understanding [of] geography and history through art." While the directions are specific, the projects are extremely complex (e.g., creating felt from raw wool), making these books best suited to classroom use. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges

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