Algeria /
Hintz, Martin,
Algeria / by Martin Hintz. - 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cm - Enchantment of the world. Second series . - Enchantment of the world. Second series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Welcome to Algeria -- Land of sun and sand -- Natural Algeria -- Out of the past -- Government today -- It's the oil -- The Algerian people -- No God but God -- It's all in the art -- Food and fun -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their government works and what kinds of jobs drive the national economy. They will also get a close look at the country's beautiful natural landscapes, plants, and wildlife.
9780531220818 0531220818
2016025107
Algeria--Juvenile literature.
Algeria--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Algeria--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Algeria / by Martin Hintz. - 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cm - Enchantment of the world. Second series . - Enchantment of the world. Second series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Welcome to Algeria -- Land of sun and sand -- Natural Algeria -- Out of the past -- Government today -- It's the oil -- The Algerian people -- No God but God -- It's all in the art -- Food and fun -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their government works and what kinds of jobs drive the national economy. They will also get a close look at the country's beautiful natural landscapes, plants, and wildlife.
9780531220818 0531220818
2016025107
Algeria--Juvenile literature.
Algeria--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Algeria--History--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.