China (Follow Me Around)

by Wiley Blevins

Overview

Home to around one-fifth of all the people on Earth, China is a huge and fascinating country.

Join Wang as he leads readers on a tour of his homeland and explains the ins and outs of life in China, from what people eat to how they decorate their houses. Wang will also share his knowledge of Chinese history, explain the country's regional differences, point out important landmarks, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531239735
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	Follow Me Around
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Wiley Blevins has taught elementary school both in the United States and South America. He completed his undergraduate work in Elementary Education at Bowling Green State University and his graduate work in Education at Harvard University. Currently Editorial Specialist for Early Reading at Scholastic, Inc., Blevins is the author of several books on phonics instruction, including Phonemic Awareness Activities for Early Reading Success, Quick-and-Easy Learning Games: Phonics, and Phonics from A to Z: A Practical Guide.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–5—Packed with information, this set features children who invite readers to join them on tours of their countries. In each title, students learn about common types of houses, foods, and schools as well as major cities and regions, manufacturing and agricultural jobs, and notable celebrations and pastimes. Also included in each book is a retelling of a traditional story, a craft/recipe, fascinating facts, a guessing game, and a "How to Prepare for Your Visit" list with tips for potential tourists. Overall, the author approaches the content with an upbeat tone, and the good-quality photos, many of which feature children, nicely supplement the texts. VERDICT The conversational style and wide range of information included will make this a useful series for report writers and browsers.

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