Ireland

From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-Overviews of the countries' history, geography, climate, and culture. Each book opens with a map and is divided into several chapters of large-print text. Almost all of the pages include a glossy, full-color photograph or a historical reproduction with highlighted, easy-to-read captions. The indexes are detailed and the information is sufficient for basic reports. Colorful covers and inviting layouts with sidebars will attract readers.Kristina Aaronson, Bethel Elementary School Library, VT Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Card catalog description
Presents an overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Ireland.


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In this overview of Ireland, each page is punctuated with vivid illustrations, photographs, maps, and sidebars succinctly describing topics related to its history, culture, geography, and climate. St. Patrick, the Book of Kells, invaders, potato famine, James Joyce, and U2 are part of this country's rich and exciting culture. The "troubles" is simply explained, from the 1550s to present. Glossary, index, book list, organizations and on-line sites are included. Good for elementary readers of middle school ESOL and low readers. Part of the "True Book" series. 1999, Children's Press/Grollier, Ages 7 to 12, $21.50 and $6.95. Reviewer: Mary Sue Preissner


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