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48 pp.
| Benchmark |
April, 2003 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1515-7$$24.24
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4-6Discovering Cultures series.
Illustrated with clear color photos, these simply written volumes provide basic facts (history, geography, way of life) about two European countries. Ignoring issues such as Ireland's political and religious strife, the books focus on kid-friendly topics, including holiday celebrations and recreation activities; there are also recipes for a potato omelet and Irish soda bread. A section of facts about each nation is appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Discovering Cultures titles: Ireland and Spain.]