"A Visit to. . ."(2nd Edition): Large print text and colorful photos provide basic information about the country of Brazil. Topics cover a wide range from facts about the land to living conditions to cultural features. Includes contents, glossary, fact file, and index. No detailed maps or charts are included. Works well for primary grades’ research and even as a limited resource for intermediate grades. Excellent binding. Recommended—Susan Stage, Library Media Specialist, Duff School Arlington Independent School District8/1/2008
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From the A Visit to series by Heinemann, A Visit to Cambodia gives details of the country for a younger reader. The book gives information on where Cuba is, where people work, their clothing, food and more. This is a great series for younger readers and for teachers wanting a simple information book. The book has a table of contents, map, index, glossary, Fact File, and some words in Spanish for the reader to learn. Recommended—Michelle Quigley, Library Media Specialist, Roark School Horn Book4/24/2009
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From the A Visit to series by Heinemann, A Visit to Cuba gives details of the country for a younger reader. The book gives information on where Cuba is, where people work, their clothing, food and more. This is a great series for younger readers and for teachers wanting a simple information book. The book has a table of contents, map, index, glossary, Fact File, and some words in Spanish for the reader to learn. Recommended—Michelle Quigley, Library Media Specialist, Roark School Arlington Independent School District4/24/2009
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"A Visit to. . ." (2nd Edition): Large print text and colorful photos provide basic information about the country of Egypt. Topics cover a wide range of facts about the land to living conditions to cultural features. Includes contents, glossary, fact file, and index. No detailed maps or charts are included, though. Works well for primary grades’ research and even as a limited resource for intermediate grades. Excellent binding. Recommended—Susan Stage, Library Media Specialist, Duff School Arlington Independent School District8/1/2008
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Series: "A Visit to. . ."(2nd Edition): Large print text and colorful photos provide basic information on the country of France. Topics cover a wide range from facts about the land to living conditions to cultural features. Includes contents, glossary, fact file, and index. No detailed maps of charts are included. Works well for primary grades’ research and even as a limited resource for intermediate grades. Excellent binding. Recommended—Susan Stage, Library Media Specialist, Duff School Arlington Independent School District8/1/2008
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Series: "A Visit to. . ."(2nd Edition): Large print text and colorful photos provide basic information on the country of Germany. Topics cover a wide range from facts about the land to living conditions to cultural features. Includes contents, glossary, fact file, and index. No detailed maps or charts are included. Works well for primary grades’ research and even as a limited resource for intermediate grades. Excellent binding. Recommended—Susan Stage, Library Media Specialist, Duff School Arlington Independent School District8/1/2008
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Series: ÒA Visit to. . .Ó(2nd Edition): Large print text and colorful photos provide basic information on the country of India. Topics cover a wide range from facts about the land to living conditions to cultural features. Includes contents, glossary, fact file, and index. No detailed maps or charts are included. Works well for primary gradesÕ research and even as a limited resource for intermediate grades. Excellent binding. Recommended Susan Stage, Library Media Specialist, Duff School Arlington Independent School District8/1/2008
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Contributors include Nick Lapthorn a geographer in England. (See http://www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk/fieldwork/) and Clare Lewis is also a geographer. Rachel Bell seems to have picked two geographers to help write her book. The book begins with a table of contents, has bolded words, a glossary, Fact File, index included. This is an excellent book for research and a student who wants to know more about Ireland. The fact file has a section titled Words You Can Learn. It gives the English word and then the Irish language counterpart. Recommended—Roseanne Cunningham, Library Media Specialist, Pope School Arlington Independent School District3/20/2009
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From A Visit to… series, A Visit to Puerto Rico gives details of the country for a younger reader. The book talks about where Puerto Rico is, where people work, their clothing, the food they eat and more. This is a great series for younger readers and teachers wanting a simple information book. The book has a table of contents, map, index, glossary, Fact File, and some words in Spanish for the reader to learn. Recommended—Michelle Quigley, Library Media Specialist, Roark School Arlington Independent School District4/24/2009
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Very simple and brief text and photos take the reader to the UK for a view of contemporary life in the UK. Recommended—Jeanette Knight, Library Media Specialist, Key SchoolArlington Independent School District1/20/2009
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This book describes the many aspects of this Asian country including its land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, school, sports, celebrations, and arts. It includes a table of contents, glossary, index, map, and fact file. The photos are great and help the reader to understand what Vietnam looks like and what life is like there. Facts are accurate. They are basic and to the point. Recommended—Lezlie Walters, Library Media Specialist. Charlotte Hill Elementary. Clark County School District Library Services. 1/3/09
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