Brazil

by Marion Morrison

Overview

Brazil offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432952211
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	Countries Around the World Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introducing Brazil 4

History: An Independent Nation 6

Regions and Resources: A Land of Riches 10

Wildlife: A World Treasure 18

Infrastructure: A Democratic Country 24

Culture: Brazilians at Play 30

Brazil Today 34

Fact File 36

Timeline 40

Glossary 42

Find Out More 44

Topic Tools 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Gr 4-7Urban and rural life are compared and contrasted in these two attractive offerings filled with full-color photographs in a variety of appealing layouts. Japan focuses on the city of Okazaki and the small village of Narai, Brazil on Sao Paulo and Horto. Topics covered include landscape and climate, home life, work, education, recreation, and the outlook for the future. General subjects are discussed on one double-page spread, followed by one spread for the city and one for the village. Boxes give additional facts or quotations from residents. The clearly written texts are not without flaws. One might question calling Japan "the world leader in the production of cars, machinery, and electronics" or "the world's leader in science and technology." Some of the historical information is also incorrect. Brazil understates the poverty found in the city. See Irene Galvin's Brazil (Marshall Cavendish, 1996) for a more realistic appraisal at a slightly higher reading level.Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA

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