If you were me and lived in... South Korea: A Child's Introduction to Cultures around the World

by Carole P Roman

Overview

Carole P. Roman takes you on a journey this time to Asia, landing in South Korea. Once again, children can learn how life is like for young people on the other side of the globe. From food to famous landmarks, they will learn that's it's easy to find something in common with people in different countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481062343
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/14/2013
Series:	Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World , #3
Pages:	30
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Award winning author and former social studies teacher, Carole P. Roman once again takes young readers on a journey around the world. Author of the highly successful Captain No Beard series, she lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.

Editorial Reviews

2013-09-15
A crash course in South Korean culture that provides kids with an overview of the country's food, holidays, vocabulary and daily life. This third book in Roman's (Captain No Beard: Strangers on the High Seas, 2013, etc.) series follows the same premise as her previous books on France and Mexico. The book begins by pointing out South Korea's geographical location and landforms, then touches on popular names, types of currency and how South Korean children address their parents. Roman also mentions holidays, activities such as taekwondo, and school routines. It's a very breezy book, with just a fact or two per page, which will be easy for many kids to absorb. The engaging tone keeps the educational aspects from feeling dry or boring. The book series has a simple but effective premise: It teaches kids the basics of another culture in a way that connects it to their own personal lives ("When you call your mommy, you would say Omma. When you address your father, his name would be Appa."). The book pairs text with colorful images that help kids make these associations; for example, a page about Korean cuisine reads, "They would cook the meat right at the table on a very hot plate….Rice is usually always on the table. You would eat your meal with metal chopsticks," and features illustrations of kids and parents at a table using each object. A pronunciation key at the end of the book, meanwhile, will help acquaint kids with the Korean language. Overall, Roman has written another winner, and elementary school classrooms could easily incorporate this book into lessons about South Korea. A simple, thoughtful children's overview of important aspects of South Korean culture.

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