South Korea ANNOTATION
Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, daily life, language, art, and food of South Korea, as well as exploring its customs and current issues.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Once known as the Hermit Kingdom, Korea remained relatively isolated until the late nineteenth century. After World War II, the peninsula was divided into two countries -- North Korea and South Korea. Since then, South Korea has grown into one of the "Four Dragons of East Asia." From mountainous Cheju to urban Seoul, from celadon pottery to talchum masks, and from spicy kimchi to healing ginseng, this book documents a strong people proud of their rich cultural heritage.
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Three titles in an attractive and accessible series. Each book includes an overview of the history, geography, government, and people. "A Closer Look" sections address specific topics, such as the status of women or prominent political families. The final section deals with relations with North America. Bright, full-color photographs on every spread break up the easy-to-read texts, which devote a few paragraphs to each point. The information flows nicely from subject to subject and keeps readers' interest. A full-color, labeled map and a facts-at-a-glance page are appended. Welcome additions to update any social-studies collection.-Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
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