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40 pp.
| ABDO |
January, 2004 |
LibraryISBN 1-59197-292-2$$22.78
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K-3Checkerboard: The Countries series.
These flat, factual country surveys include information for school assignments: history, government, land, people, economy, holidays, and cities, among other topics. The trim size and typeface indicate that the books are for younger readers; the vocabulary and political concepts often seem more advanced. Clear photos and common phrases in one of the country's main languages are included. Maps, recipe, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard: The Countries titles: North Korea, Lebanon, Nepal, and Vietnam.