Grade 3-6-These three slim volumes are similar in content to Audrey Seah's Vietnam (Marshall Cavendish, 1993), but are less detailed and written for a younger audience. Culture focuses on such topics as music, the theater, fashion, foods (with recipes), architecture, crafts, beliefs, and celebrations. In addition to geographic and climatic information, Land includes a brief history and descriptions of farming, fishing, the transportation network, and wildlife. People covers family structure; housing; life in the city, the hills, and on the river; language; education; livelihoods; and pastimes. There is little overlap among the clearly written, accurate texts. While short on statistics, these books nevertheless give an excellent picture of life in Vietnam, in no small part due to the numerous, full-color, highly interesting photographs. An index and glossary in each volume increase their value for reports, but many students may simply enjoy browsing through them.
Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
This ambitious [Vietnam] series successfully tackles a vast topic in a relatively short space. Fine photos and a well-organized text bring this small, ancient nation into focus for older children. Highly recommended -- Children's Literature
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