TY - BOOK AU - Mattern,Joanne TI - Taiwan T2 - Exploring world cultures SN - 9781502659040 PY - 2022/// CY - New York PB - Cavendish Square Publishing KW - Taiwan KW - Juvenile literature KW - Description and travel KW - History KW - Social life and customs N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index; Geography -- History -- Government -- The economy -- The environment -- The people today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts and festivals -- Fun and play -- Food; Ages 8 years; Cavendish Square Publishing; Grades 2-3; Cavendish Square Publishing N2 - "Taiwan is a place filled with beautiful landscapes, unique architecture, rugged mountains, and modern cities. While it officially became Taiwan in 1949, the island has existed for thousands of years. From its days as a Portuguese colony to its historic conflicts and more recent struggles with China, many dramatic events have shaped Taiwan into what it is today. Through the use of detailed photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars, readers meet the people of Taiwan. They dive into their lifestyle, culture, favorite foods, holiday traditions, and more, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the country, its values, and its people"-- ER -