Switzerland

by Derek Zobel

Overview

Famous for the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps, Switzerland is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts all over the world. Swiss alpine culture is also known for a long wooden horn called the alphorn and the tradition of yodeling. Explore the stunning landscapes, unique culture, and bustling cities of this small European country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600145773
Publisher:	Bellwether Media
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Bellwether Media Exploring Countries Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	994,200
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2–3—These profiles offer healthy but easily digestible doses of specific information about each country's major geographical features, wildlife, human populations, schools, festivals, and characteristic foods in a colorful, visually appealing format. Oversimplified maps aside, the presentations are much enhanced by plenty of bright color photos in various sizes and placements, pie charts showing where residents live and what kinds of work they do, and closing spreads of basic statistics with images of flags and currency. Ancient and recent history get only a few passing references, and while readers may be confused by an unexplained reference to "damaged buildings" in Afghanistan, the Taliban is mentioned, as is war in Iraq and Pakistan. Despite these issues and an account of the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the overall tone of the series is upbeat.—John Peters, formerly at New York Public Library

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