Discusses the topography, location, ethnic mixture, history, and current political climate of the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.
Sir Lanka's topography, history, society, economy, and government are concisely described, augmented by photographs, maps, charts, and captions.
The People of China and Their Food (Multicultural Cookbooks)
by Ann L Burckhardt
Describes food customs and preparation in China, along with regional dishes and cooking techniques. Includes recipes for a variety of Chinese meals.
Japan (Country Topics for Craft Projects) (Passport to)
by Richard Tames, Comp
Offers a brief survey of Japanese history, culture, society, language, and character, and includes craft projects.
Discusses the history, geography, people, and culture of the island republic which is Asia's smallest independent state, yet plays a major political and economic role in the East.
An introduction to the small and prosperous country of Brunei, which lies on the north coast of the island of Borneo.
Malala: A Hero for All (Step Into Reading - Level 4 - Library)
by Shana Corey
Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived the attack and it did not silence her. In fact, she spoke at the United Nations on her sixteenth birthday, just nine months after she was shot. Malala s resolve has only magnified her voice, delivering her...
D Is for Dancing Dragon (Discover the World) (Av2 Fiction Readalong 2017)
by Carol Crane
Discusses the people, land, culture, history, and future of the nation of Afghanistan.
Kenya (Festivals of the World (Gareth Stevens Publishing))
by Falaq Kagaa and Falaq Kagda
Describes how the culture of Kenya is reflected in its many festivals, including Jamburi, Eunoto, and Kenyatta Day.
Describes the geography, history, government, people, and culture of India.
Kuala Lumpur (Walking Tour (Marshall Cavendish))
by Audrey Southgate and Gregory Byrne Bracken
Chronicles the experiences of an orphaned Amerasian boy from his birth and early childhood in Saigon through his departure from Vietnam in the 1975 Operation Babylift and his subsequent life as the adopted son of an American family in Ohio.
Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Afghanistan.