Italy / by Jean F. Blashfield.
Material type: TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2014Copyright date: ©2014Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cmContent type:- still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531236773 (library binding : hc.)
- 9780531236772 (library binding : hc.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 914.5 B644 | Available | 33111007456243 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!
With settlements that date back thousands of years, Italy is home to some of the oldest cities on Earth. Readers will explore this fascinating nation and take a close look at everything from its many recognizable landmarks to its world-famous cuisine. They will travel back to the days of ancient Rome to get a glimpse of Italy's origins and then zoom forward to see how the country's people live today.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introducing Italy -- Exploring the Boot -- Natural Italy -- The story of Italy -- Governing the republic -- Making a living -- People and language -- A Catholic nation -- Cultural life -- A stroll through Italian life -- Timeline -- Fast facts.