Comprehensive information about the geography and culture of the country of Argentina is covered in twenty-six brief chapters. Topics include geographical location, history, wildlife, people, and daily life. A contents page documents the scope of the book. Colored illustrations including maps, sidebars, and photographs supplement the text. A pie chart shows the percentage of people living in the countryside and in the cities. Fun Fact sidebars super-imposed on some of the illustrations highlight relevant data. A sidebar, "Speak Spanish!," shows the meanings of, and how to pronounce, several Spanish words. The pages of "Fast Facts" about Argentina give an overview of this South American country. A glossary defines important terms in the text. "To Learn More" provides books and web sources for further research. The Index allows easy navigation through the text. This book is part of a series entitled, "Blastoff Readers: Exploring Countries." Although this book is about the country of Argentina, it contributes to the overall concept, exploration of countries, of the series. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith
The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, the rugged Andes Mountains, and the beautiful land of the Argentine Patagonia. The people of Argentina work on the land and in cities, enjoying music, dancing, and sports in their free time. Learn all about Argentine food, culture, and daily life in this informative title!
The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is known for its fertile plains, the rugged Andes Mountains, and the beautiful land of the Argentine Patagonia. The people of Argentina work on the land and in cities, enjoying music, dancing, and sports in their free time. Learn all about Argentine food, culture, and daily life in this informative title!
Argentina
Argentina
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| BN ID: | 2940171707347 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bellwether Media |
| Publication date: | 05/08/2020 |
| Series: | A Rusty Spurr Novel |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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