Egypt (Economically Developing Countries) [Library Binding]

Alasdair Tenquist (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1995 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Economically Developing Countries

Discusses Egypt's geography, people, and culture, with special emphasis on the challenges presented by economic development.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-7-A brief look at the struggles of this ancient country in the modern world. Tenquist discusses Egypt's constant need for more food and living space, and the increased debts it accrued in building the Aswan Dam and fighting wars with Israel. He gives a good explanation of how colonialism weakened this country's ability to help itself. The author addresses issues faced by Egyptians as well as other people around the world and problems unique to this nation. Average-quality, full-color photos appear on every page. Egypt in Pictures (Lerner, 1988) supplies some similar information in a more formulaic layout (food, costume, religion, etc.), but isn't as current as this title. Children of the World: Egypt (Gareth Stevens, 1990) focuses more on an individual child and his family, though similar contemporary concerns are mentioned. An adequate volume to introduce young people to a country that is too often romanticized for its exotic past, at the expense of its current population. Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library

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About the Author

Alasdair Tenquist is an experienced geography teacher and writer who has lived and worked in Cairo. He is co-author of 'The Cambridge Geography Project' and writer of various articles on development education. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Thomson Learning (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568473850
• ISBN-13: 978-1568473857
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,825,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have taught Geography since 1983, being head of subject and faculty at my last 3 schools. I have always loved travelling- hence the interest in Geography and have spent aome time teaching overseas- including 2 years at an international school in Cairo, Egypt.
I have also been Geography tutor on the PGCE course at the University of Sussex.
I have written a number of books- including Egypt and Nigeria in the Wayland 'Economically Developing Countries' series, and co author on the Cambridge Geography Project published by Cambridge University Press.
I am married and live in Brighton, Sussex. I have 6 children, 3 cats, 2 dogs and a gerbil!!