Books with title A Primary Source Guide to Sweden

Divided by the Rift Valley, which Charles Darwin dubbed the "cradle of civilization." Kenya's distinctive geography is just part of its mystique. The world's prime safari destination is home to more than 40 tribal groups. While modern-day Kenya remains a mix of lifestyles, languages, and cultures, students will learn that the country's history is marked by divisive struggles between white European colonists and indigenous peoples. Primary-source artifacts, documents, and images will bring readers a vital, new understanding of this nation on the equator.

This fact-filled series can help elementary social studies students learn about the diverse countries and cultures of the world. Correlated directly to the social studies curriculum, each volume includes social, political, geographic, economic, and historic characteristics of the featured country. Primary source images, documents, and artifacts bring the world's unique nations and people into your students' world and offer an invaluable resource for country research and reports. The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world. Made up mostly of flat plains, tundra, taiga, and steppes, Russia lies across two continents, Europe and Asia. Czars and empresses ruled this giant country for almost 400 years, until the Communists came to power. Today Russia is building a modern and free economy. This primary-source tour for kids includes an example of Cyrillic writing from the eleventh century and the proclamation stating that the Soviets had taken over the government in 1917.

This fact-filled series can help elementary social studies students learn about the diverse countries and cultures of the world. Correlated directly to the social studies curriculum, each volume includes social, political, geographic, economic, and historic characteristics of the featured country. Primary source images, documents, and artifacts bring the world's unique nations and people into your students' world and offer an invaluable resource for country research and reports.

This fact-filled series can help elementary social studies students learn about the diverse countries and cultures of the world. Correlated directly to the social studies curriculum, each volume includes social, political, geographic, economic, and historic characteristics of the featured country. Primary source images, documents, and artifacts bring the world's unique nations and people into your students' world and offer an invaluable resource for country research and reports. Charles Dickens once described Canada as the land of hope and promise. It seems that this, the second-largest country in the world, has fulfilled this promise. In 2002. Canada underwent more economic growth than any other country in the world. Readers will learn how Canada's various industries, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and tourism, contributed to this great spurt in growth. They will be able learn about this and more with the help of lively text and pertinent primary source materials.

With a major presence in recent headlines, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a key player in the volatile politics of the Middle East. Readers will learn how Pakistan's long-lived struggle for a stable government has influenced its ability to improve its economy and standard of living. Primary sources will help students understand Pakistan's military, politics, and economics and how these forces drive its domestic status and its role on the global stage.

Readers get a vivid introduction to the People's Republic of China with this compelling volume on the country with the largest population in the world. More than one-fifth of humankind lives in this largest of the Asian countries. Readers will explore the diverse history of China, as well as the country's Communist government. The traditions of China, a nation that is home to more than 50 unique ethnic groups, are introduced with stunning, primary-source detail--from dragon dances to the decorative art of calligraphy.

With a major presence in recent headlines, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a key player in the volatile politics of the Middle East. Readers will learn how Pakistan's long-lived struggle for a stable government has influenced its ability to improve its economy and standard of living. Primary sources will help students understand Pakistan's military, politics, and economics and how these forces drive its domestic status and its role on the global stage.