Brazil (Globe-Trotters Club) [Library Binding]

Elizabeth Weitzman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998 | Series: Globe-Trotters Club

The Globetrotters series provides children with a basic introduction to various countries in the world. The books invite readers to explore locations, landforms, climate and culture, with recipes, song lyrics and fast facts to enliven the text.'

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Grade 3-4?Breezy texts punctuated with exclamatory sentences give a quick overview of the history, population, major cities, and culture of these countries. Two-page spreads examine such topics as transportation, foods, leisure pastimes, traditions, and celebrations. Readers learn that Argentines enjoy ravioli and lasagna (noted twice in this brief text) and "...find lots of reasons to party!" while Brazilians "tend to get pretty wild when they're behind the wheel of a car," "love to eat," "love music," and their "kids love shaking maracas." Gross generalizations, stereotypical portrayals and some poor writing, e.g., "Big cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo have very, very rich people and really, really poor people," characterize these superficial overviews. The colorful covers and inviting layouts with sidebars and lots of full-color photographs may attract readers but they will be disappointed by the lack of substance.?Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575051079
• ISBN-13: 978-1575051079
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,803,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Ticket to Brazil, June 12, 2000

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Michelle (Port Orange, FLorida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brazil (Ticket to) (Library Binding)

I am a first grade teacher and we study Brazil. It is a great book and my students love it! A ticket to... (country's name) you can also order for other countries. I am thinking of buying a few more on other countries we are studying.