France

by Amy Rechner

Overview

Did you know that at first Parisians disliked the addition of the Eiffel Tower to their city? They thought the landmark, which is now France’s most famous, was ugly! This children’s title narrates a sightseeing trip around France. Readers can judge the beauty of the country’s landmarks and culture for themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681034102
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Country Profiles
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	50 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

A Towering Beauty 4

Location 6

Landscapes and Climate 8

Wildlife 10

People 12

Communities 14

Customs 16

School and Work 18

Play 20

Food 22

Celebrations 24

Timeline 26

France Facts 28

Glossary 30

To Learn More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 4–7—Attractive photos, well matched with the text, are the strongest element of this set. The books all share a common format, beginning with an introductory photo and description of an iconic location, such as the Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China, or Stonehenge. Additional spreads locate each country and describe its landscape and climate, wildlife, population, schools, sports, foods, and celebrations, with content that is generally positive about it and its people. A "Fact Page" adds statistics, and directions for a children's game that is popular in the country and a recipe for a traditional dish are pluses. Most of the content is standard geographic information, but the text is occasionally vague to a fault. ("Small populations of First Nations and Inuit people also call Canada home"—can a million-plus people be considered "small"?). VERDICT A fine choice for introduction and basic reports.

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