Ukraine (Former Soviet republics) (Opposing Viewpoints)
Pakistan
This illustrated book is part of the "Countries of the World" series which aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the different countries of the world, highlighting the distinctive features of each country to enable children to compare and contrast their lives with those of other lands and cultures. Simple terms are used to explain some of the social, economic and environmental issues facing each country today. In this volume the landscape, climate, wildlife, history, ethnic groups, rel...
A countries series packed with up-to-date information and statistics, and including many useful website addresses. The books cover all the key aspects of the country, including physical geography, main towns and cities, farming and fishing, resources and industry, employment, transport and communications, daily life, food, religion, sport and leisure, government, and the country's place in the world.
Japan (The Modern Industrial World, #8)
Mil pájaros de papel. La historia de Sadako Sasaki / One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue
by Ishii Takayuki
Esta es la historia real de Sadako Sasaki, la niña que, por su gran tenecidad, se convirtió en un símbolo de las víctimas de Hiroshima. Diez años después de que la bomba atómica cayera en Hiroshima, la joven Sadako Sasaki murió de una leucemia provocada por este desastre humanitario. Sin perder la determinación que la caracterizó durante su vida, Sadako se propuso hacer mil pájaros de origami con la esperanza de que, como cuenta la leyenda, los dioses la sanasen. Sus familiares y amigos la aco...
With the sudden end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, throngs of Vietnamese fled their country. Within months, more than 130,000 arrived in the United States, determined to begin their lives anew. In the three decades since that time, Vietnamese Americans have faced many struggles - from finding jobs and learning English to coping with the physical and emotional scars of war. Despite these hardships, many have distinguished themselves, especially as students and entrepreneurs. Here is an all-in-...
This is a photocopiable set of worksheets providing an in-depth study of Japan. The pack can be used in conjunction with the "Exploring Japan" pupil's book or independently. It covers completely new topics in line with the National Curriculum, with specific case studies, detailed regional comparisons, and coverage of the main geographical themes. These include tectonic and geomorphological processes, natural hazards, weather and climate, energy, economic activity, population and settlement, envi...
This evaluation pack is part of the "Enquiry Geography" series, and is designed for the National Curriculum. It includes all three pupils' books and all three teacher's resource packs in the series. As well as providing teaching support and ideas for extention work, the photocopiable packs constitute a comprehensive guide to human, physical and environmental themes. The student activities and assessments develop and/or revisit the knowledge and skills covered in books "1" and "2". An assessment...
An informative series that looks at countries in a state of transformation and assesses the benefits as well as the challenges of change.
People Under Threat looks at people from different parts of the world. Each books concentrates on the contemporary situation of the people under discussion, as well as detailing their history and culture.
; Excellent introductory texts.; These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture; Full-colour illustrations and full-colour maps throughout Comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture
Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in China. Find out what the countryside looks like and what people do for fun. Discover what Chinese cities are like and what Chinese people eat. You will also learn how to travel to websites that will lead you to additional facts about your destination.