(4) 4-6 Globe-Trotters Club series. Information on Venezuela's land, people, religion, food, celebrations, and other cultural traditions provides a superficial overview of contemporary life in this South American country. Text boxes provide additional fast facts. The casual tone, brief chapters, and many color photos make the book accessible. Despite being for older readers than the publisher's Ticket To series, the titles in both are nearly identical. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Globe-Trotters Club series. Though nearly identical to the same book in the publisher's Ticket To series, this book for older readers provides slightly more detail on Puerto Rico's geography, people, language, religion, economy, and customs. The conversational text is sometimes condescending. Highlighted text boxes include fast facts, recipes, and songs. Color photographs appear on every page. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Globe-Trotters Club series. This overview of life on Madagascar provides information on the island's geography, weather, plant and animal life, economy, culture, and customs. Brief chapters are written in a conversational but occasionally condescending tone; the large type and color photos make the book easy reading. While for an older audience than the same title in the publisher's Ticket To series, the books are practically identical. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute