This title is suitable for children of ages 7 to 14 years. This revised edition takes a fresh look at this country's transformation over the past century. Russia's recent economic growth has had an impact on the environment and on the ways of life of its peoples. New topics include: the efforts to keep Lake Baikal, a cultural and geographical landmark, clean in an environment threatened by pollution, and the new Russian space program which earns money from space tourism. Other topics include: Russia's diverse peoples; from czars to the Soviet Union to a post-communist state; farming, fishing, and a changing economy; and, plants and animals that live in the harsh climate.
- ISBN10 0778796701
- ISBN13 9780778796701
- Publish Date 12 November 2009 (first published 1 February 2000)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 6 September 2013
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English