| Publication |
Great Britain, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., 2004.
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| Description |
104pGreen Spine
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| Series |
My First Britannica
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| Summary/Abstract |
A lower level encyclopedia from the Britannica Publishing House. Includes 12 volumes on subjects that are well researchd. Beautifully illustrated and cross referenced, this makes an excellent introduction to research and inquiry. This title is about countries, cities and famous sites in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
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| Contents |
Asia
Asia - The Largest Continent
East Asia
China - Asia's Largest Country
Beijing, China - Home of the Forbidden City
The Great Wall - Ancient China's Giant Guardian
Japan - Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Plum Rains
Japan - Modern Nation of Ancient Traditions
Korean Peninsula - An Asian Land Divided
Pyongyang, North Korea - North Korea's Age Old Capital
Seoul, South Korea - A Modern Ancient Capital
Southeast Asia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - The City of Lady Penh
Angkor Wat - Cambodia's Treasured Temple
Indonesia - Island Nation of Southeast Asia
Yangon, Myanmar - City of the Golden Pagoda
Philippines - Tropical island Republic
Singapore - The Lion City
Thailand - Kingdon of Southeast Asia
Bangkok, Thailand - City of Angles
Vietnam - North and South
Hanoi, Vietnam - Capital of reunited Vietnam
South Asia
Afghanistan - Mountain Country
Bangladesh - Land of the Bengals
Thimphu, Bhutan - City in the Heart of the Himalayas
India - Land of Temples and Shrines
Taj Mahal - Wonder of the World
Nepal - Country of Mount Everest
Kathmandu, Nepal - City of Palaces
Pakistan - A Young Country with an Ancient History
Pakistan - Land of the Indus Civilization
Sri Lanka - Island Nation of Natural Riches
The Middle East and Transcaucasia
Fertile Crescent - Cradle of Civilization
Yerevan, Armenia - City of Cafes
Istanbul, Turkey - City on Two Continents
Iran - Modern Persia
Bagdad, Iraq - City of Arabian Nights
Israel - The Jewish State
Jerusalem - Holy City
Amman, Jordan - City of Seven Hills
Beirut, Lebanon - The City of Wells
Oman - Rocky soils and Petroleum Riches
Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Holiest city of Islam
Damascus, Syria: Pearl of the East
Australia and New Zealand
Australia: Island Continent
Canberra: Meeting place on a hill
Great Barrier Reef: Island of reefs within reefs
Sydney: A magnificent harbour city
Western Australia: Desert State
New Zealand: Land of the long white cloud
Wellington: A visit to New Zealand's Capital
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| Standard Number |
1593390556 Hb.
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