Countries of the World
Series of 52 titles ⁎
Pack your bags and get ready to travel the world in this exciting series! Each title dives into the geography, climate, and culture of a specific country with vibrant images and leveled text. Special features highlight the landscapes, animals, languages, foods, and holidays of each nation. Each title concludes with a country facts profile that summarizes the country and its demographics in a fun, engaging way to help readers become global explorers!
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Subject | Geography |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Blastoff! Readers Level | 2 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2022-08-01 |
| Dewey | 914.8504-994 |
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| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 400-580 |
| Guided Reading Level | M-N |
Reviews
SLJ Review of Countries of the World
Younger readers step into the wide world in these basic introductions to the location, climate, and culture of different countries.
These books do not have historical or political information, concentrating instead on each country’s culture and traditions. For example, they each contain a pop-out of how to say “hello” in the primary language of the country, as well as popular foods, and what holidays are celebrated.
Some concepts are oversimplified even for a younger audience. For example, in The Netherlands, the text states “many famous artists have called the country home,” with no examples of the artists or their art included in the photos.
VERDICT: Purchase where introductions to countries for young readers are needed.