Kenya

"It's geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries. Look for full-color photos, orginal maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find out more" se...

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Main Author: Burgan, Michael (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Series:Enchantment of the world.
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Summary:"It's geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries. Look for full-color photos, orginal maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find out more" section, including Internet resources."--Back cover.
Physical Description:144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Audience:Grades 4-6.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.
ISBN:9780531212547
0531212548
Author Notes:Mark Overmyer-Velazquez, Ph.D., consulting editor and author of the preface included in each volume, holds a joint B.A. degree in history and in German literature from the University of British Columbia; an M.A. and M.Phil. from Yale University in Latin American history; and a Ph.D. from Yale University in Latin American and U.S. Latino history. He is currently assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Overmyer-Velazquez is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has written many articles, chapters, and book reviews on Latin American and U.S. Latin