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40 pp.
| Checkerboard |
October, 2001 |
LibraryISBN 1-57765-550-8$$21.35
(3)
K-3Countries series.
In identical format, the books in this series first welcome the reader in the country's native language then proceed through short sections covering fast facts, a time line, history, land, culture, money, key cities, governance, and celebrations. The basic content, large type, short sentences, ample white space, and attractive color photographs provide a simple yet attractive introduction to life in other countries. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries titles: England, Poland, Sweden, France, Ireland.]