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Reviewed on April 1, 2013 | Grades 5-up
Gr 4–7—These titles provide the usual excellent coverage of the countries with refreshed and updated informative texts and almost entirely new photos and reproductions. The format is the same as in previous editions: 10 well-illustrated chapters, several maps, a fast-facts section, and a few references to other sources, including a referral to a Scholastic website (new). The chapters cover geography, natural environment, history, politics, people and culture. Sidebars tell about famous people, events, issues, etc. The books inc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


