(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. The blends and contrasts of French and Arabic cultures and the disparity between rich and poor are evident in this introduction to the people, land, architecture, and history of Morocco. The sharp, captioned photographs share space equally with the simple but cursory text, presented in large easy-to-read type with pronunciation assists. Further reading, maps, "Quick Facts," websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. In this quickie country tour, one or two pages each address the geography, history, politics, economy, religion, language, festivals, the arts, and leisure time pursuits of this Caribbean island nation. Topic coverage is pretty general, but large type and a profusion of good-quality photos with clear captions make this an accessible introduction for young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. This first look at the climate, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Chile offers simple text, large type, and parenthetical pronunciation assists. The author allots only one to two pages for each topic but provides an abundance of clear, captioned photographs and other illustrations. Maps, reading list, websites. Glos, ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. This overview of Venezuela introduces readers to the South American country's geography, history, politics, economics, and cultural life, including food, festivals, and leisure activities. Even though the coverage is broad, large type and good-quality photographs with clear captions on every page make these books accessible to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. This book introduces readers to Africa's oldest republic, founded by African Americans in 1847. Briefly addressed topics include geography, history, economy, people, food, holidays, and leisure activities. Though not examined in detail, a sense of how civil wars have impeded the country's use of its rich resources comes through. Good-quality photos with clear captions enhance the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(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. A tour of this southeastern European nation provides readers with a broad but adequate introduction to its geography, history, politics, economics, people, food, festivals, and leisure activities. Each topic receives one or two page treatment, and good-quality photos with clear captions accompany large-type text on every page, increasing the information's accessibility. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(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

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. Colorful, captioned photographs and a brief text welcome readers to the country of Ecuador. The cursory text introduces varied climates and terrains, handmade crafts, people, lifestyles, and food. Points of interest include the gold-trimmed Sagrario Church and the folk music of the Andes Highlands. Report writers will find basic information. Map, "Quick Facts," reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. Simple text and clear, captioned photos convey the turbulent history and present-day political upheaval (although the book went to press before Aristide's ouster) and stressed economic condition of Haiti. This modicum of information about the climate, history, government, economy, people, and culture may satisfy the youngest report writers. maps, reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(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

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These are cursory introductions to the government, history, geography, and architecture of the featured European countries. Though not in-depth, each book discusses several aspects of the culture and lifestyle in an easy-to-read text with pronunciation assists. Crisp and colorful captioned illustrations showcase the brightly costumed populace celebrating their heritages. Map, "Quick Facts," reading list, websites. Glos, ind. [Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Hungary and Welcome to Poland.]

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(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

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. These books all follow the same formula in content and layout--one or two pages per topic with a captioned illustration on each page. Topics include geography, history, and several aspects of the cultures. Coverage is broad but reasonably current; Iraq touches on the end of Saddam Hussein's reign. Map, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Afghanistan, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Welcome to Pakistan, Welcome to South Korea, Welcome to Iraq, and Welcome to Malaysia.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr