Brazil (People & Places) [Library Binding]

Marion Morrison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1988 | Series: People & Places

Introduces the geography, history, people, culture, and industries of this country of enormous natural resources.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7. Urban 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
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Marion Morrison is a Heinemann-Raintree author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 46 pages
• Publisher: Silver Burdett Pr (October 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0382095162
• ISBN-13: 978-0382095160
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,383,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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