Vietnam

by Cath Senker

Published 16 August 2001
Vietnam is a country emerging from an unstable past. After the Second World War, a battle between the communist North and the capitalist, US-supported South developed. The country was only reunited under communist leadership after years of war. This book tells you about the people of Vietnam, one of the most exciting countries in the world, with one of the fastest-growing economies. You will be able to find out about the landscape, climate, history and culture of this fascinating country.

Egypt

by Cath Senker

Published 19 July 2001
Egypt is a land of vast, barren deserts which surround fertile river valleys and chaotic, bustling cities that never sleep. Find out about Egypt's history, from the time of the pharaohs to gaining its independence less than fifty years ago. Meet some of the very different people who live in Egypt today, and read their own accounts about their lives, the problems they face and their hopes for the future.