Home to around one-fifth of all the people on Earth, China is a huge and fascinating country. Join Wang as he leads readers on a tour of his homeland and explains the ins and outs of life in China, from what people eat to how they decorate their houses. Wang will also share his knowledge of Chinese history, explain the country's regional differences, point out important landmarks, and more.
Follow me around Canada! Or Japan! Or Ireland! Now that's an invitation! In each book, your very own guide shows you around his country. He (or she) will talk about their home city and what its like to live there. Loads of facts are presented in clear and colorful language that keeps the readers interest. Comparisons to life in the US really make it stick for a young reader. Foods, animals, cities, nature, folk tales, schools, modern and ancient history, a nice timeline, famous products from that country, holidays (the usual and unusual), sports, weather, what to pack, and even a glossary with pronunciation help is included! Whew! Thats quite an adventure! Scholastic, 8"x 7.25", 32 pgs, pb. ~ Sara
