Argentina - The Land Contributor(s): Nickles, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865052441 ISBN-13: 9780865052444 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more Take readers on a fascinating tour of Argentina from its near-tropical forest in the north and arid desert in the south to the lofty Andes mountains in the west. Glorious full-color photos show its breathtaking landscape and many wonders as well as its weather, plants, animals, farming, and industry. Topics include: |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
Dewey: 982 |
LCCN: 00043221 |
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.8" W x 11.34" (0.88 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 49343 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Describes the geography of Argentina, including sections on crops and livestock, weather, travel, and industry. |