| Italy - The Land Contributor(s): Nickles, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778793699 ISBN-13: 9780778793694 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 The picturesque and varied environments of Italy are explored from the mountainous countrysides, fertile valleys, and Mediterranean islands to the sandy beaches of the Italian Riviera. Detailed photographs help convey Italy's beautiful landscape as well as its fascinating cities, crops and livestock, industry, and wildlife. Topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 945 |
| LCCN: 00-057073 |
| Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 8.77" W x 11.33" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 49359 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introduces the geography, cities, transportation, economy, and wildlife of Italy. |