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48 pp.
| Lerner
| October, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7131-5$27.93
(4)
K-3
Country Explorers series.
This book gives readers an up-close-and-personal view of contemporary Nigeria. Major population groups--Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba--are introduced through their everyday lives and practices (e.g., family, food, school, art, music, recreation), shown mostly in photographs. Though the text is brief and choppy, information is made more accessible through easy-to-read sentences. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Carolrhoda
| April, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 1-57505-145-1$$22.60
(4)
K-3
Ticket To series.
This overly enthusiastic book provides a glimpse at life on one of the world's biggest islands. Short chapters with large type discuss geography, inhabitants, religion, language, celebrations, and food. Text boxes highlight additional snippets of information, and color photos appear on every page. While for a younger audience than the same title in the publisher's Globe-Trotters series, the two are almost identical. Bib., glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Carolrhoda
| April, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 1-57505-120-6$$22.60
(4)
4-6
Globe-Trotters Club series.
This overview of life on Madagascar provides information on the island's geography, weather, plant and animal life, economy, culture, and customs. Brief chapters are written in a conversational but occasionally condescending tone; the large type and color photos make the book easy reading. While for an older audience than the same title in the publisher's Ticket To series, the books are practically identical. Bib., glos., ind.