Reading Level: Grades 1-2 Interest Level: Grades K – 3
Pakistan is home to five of the tallest mountains in the world! This title immerses young readers in the culture and diverse lands of Pakistan. Vivid photos engage readers while supporting the leveled text. A map helps readers place Pakistan’s position in the world. Other special features highlight Pakistani foods, major holidays, top landmarks, and more!
'The Countries of the World series brings exotic lands to life through striking visuals and fascinating facts. Each title will enrapture readers as they learn about the country’s people, animals, famous attractions, food, sports, holidays, and more. The books are filled with colorful photos, compelling infographics, and simple maps to aid the reader in learning about each country. Chile reveals that the country’s terrain is very diverse, including volcanoes, deserts, and glaciers. In Denmark, people will be delighted to learn that hedgehogs roam and live around towns in Denmark. Outdoor markets are called souks and are very popular in the cities of Morocco. Indonesia shows the mouthwatering foods that Indonesians love to eat, such as klepon. Each book contains a snapshot of engaging facts to give an overview of the country’s religions, top landmarks, population, size, and more. The simple text, bolded words, and glossary provide readers with a way to explore and understand new words and languages, while aiding them in increasing their vocabulary. This fantastic series is a compelling way to explore the fascinating world around us.', Alana Jara, District Librarian, Clear Lake Community School District,'Featuring maps, photographs, graphs, and fast facts, the Countries of the World series is perfect for primary readers looking to gather information about other countries for reports or general knowledge. The series presents information about habitats, animals, language, religion, sports, and other key details about the countries and their people using simple, easy to understand sentences. From the second tallest mountain in the world to the beaches of the southern coast, this book provides an overview of the diverse landscape of Pakistan in a way early readers will understand. There are photographs of both cities and villages as well kids and adults engaged in a variety of activities. Kids will also enjoy seeing animals, like the markhor, they may not have heard of before. This would be a great addition to any school or classroom library.', Ciera Henderson, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington,'Featuring maps, photographs, graphs, and fast facts, the Countries of the World series is perfect for primary readers looking to gather information about other countries for reports or general knowledge. The series presents information about habitats, animals, language, religion, sports, and other key details about the countries and their people using simple, easy to understand sentences.', Kerry Beardsley, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
