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40 pp.
| Kids Can
| August, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-1-55453-310-7$17.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Fred Rix.
This unique, odd, and informative book offers a guide for readers to create their own personal countries. Everything from finding unclaimed land and coming up with a name (how does Bathmatia sound?) to holding elections and serving one's citizens is covered. Despite the silliness, useful information is given, teaching readers about the value of diplomacy and how actual governments function. Glos., ind.