France / Ethel Caro Gofen, Blandine Pengili Reymann, Michael Spilling, and Thérèse Shea.
Material type: TextSeries: Cultures of the world (fourth edition)Publisher: Buffalo, New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781502663146
- 1502663147
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 | 914.4 G612 | Available | 33111011341951 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The culture of France is famous around the world. From its cuisine and fashion to its museums and landmarks, readers explore the highlights of French culture in this detailed guide to life in one of Europe's most glamorous nations. Stunning full-color photographs of the lights of Paris, the beaches of Nice, and the peaks of the French Alps are paired with meticulously updated text focusing on the history, geography, government, and cultural aspects of this nation. Fact boxes, sidebars, and maps provide additional information, including biographies of people from France who exemplify the idea of global citizenship.
Includes bibliographical references (page 141-142) and index.
Welcome to France -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- The French -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of France -- About the Economy -- About the Culture -- Timeline -- Glossary -- For Further Information -- Bibliography -- Index.
"Vive la France! (Long live France!) The French mostly use this phrase during patriotic celebrations, but tourists to the country are sure to adopt the saying after experiencing all France has to offer. It is consistently the world's top tourist destination"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 10 Cavendish Square Publishing.
Grades 4-6 Cavendish Square Publishing.