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32 pp.
| Bearport |
January, 2017 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-68402-057-7$26.60
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K-3Countries We Come From series.
This visually attractive but superficial introduction to Iran begins with fairly vague descriptive words ("Ancient, Beautiful, Rugged") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on the cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.