Books in Visit To... series

What is Japan's most famous mountain called? When do the Japanese add one year to their age? What is Japan's national sport? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join the celebrations. Find out what Japanese children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in Japanese!

What is a cloud rain forest? What is another name for the people who live in Costa Rica? Which sport is most popular in Costa Rica? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land and join in the celebrations. Find out what school life is like and what the children might do when they are older. See which sports are played in Costa Rica and even learn a few words of Spanish.

Each of the "A Visit To.." books is aimed at nine-year-old reluctant readers. Focusing on Egypt, this book considers its climate, food, landmarks, location on the globe, transport, dress, recreation, celebrations and involvement in the arts. The text is part of the "Take-Off" series, which is designed to be used with children of the age of nine who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected of their age. The titles chosen are based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for their subject. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible eventually to work at the appropriate level for their age.

This text is part of a series which introduces specific countries to young readers. In this text the climate, food, landmarks, location on the globe, transport, dress, schools, recreation, involvement in the arts and celebrations of Mexico are considered. The book uses simple text and photography to present reference facts in a lively and informative way. Each spread builds on information presented in the previous one and simple maps help young readers to locate each country's place in the world and to identify places and geographical features mentioned in the text. The text is designed for readers aged five to seven at Key Stage 1.

This title explores countries through the features that make up their individuality and character, including weather, food, schools and celebrations. It helps readers understand what it is like to be a child in another country, joining in traditional celebrations and visiting classrooms. This new edition features most up-to-date facts and statistics, some new photography and a more engaging layout.