| France - The People Contributor(s): Nickles, Greg (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865052425 ISBN-13: 9780865052420 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 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 Known for their "joie de vivre, " or "joy of living, " the daily life of the French people is revealed. France's rich history is explored along with modern life in the city and in the country. Candid photos reveal what family life is like, how children are educated, and how they spend their leisure time. Topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 944 |
| LCCN: 00026066 |
| Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.74" W x 11.3" (0.84 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 36309 Reading Level: 6.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Reveals the daily life of the French people. This book explores France's rich history along with modern life in the city and in the country. It includes photos that reveal what family life is like, how children are educated, and how they spend their leisure time. The topics include: France throughout history; family life and traditions; and more. |