Enchantment of the World. Second Series
Guyana
Grades
6-8
T
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle set "A Lost World" in its jungles of Mount Roraima; and today, Guyana is still home to one of the most pristine tropical forests on the planet. Stunning photos, lively illustrations, and useful sidebars will introduce curious readers to what travelers once called "The Land of Six Peoples."<p><strong>Series Information</strong></p><p>It's geography plus for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the countries of the world. It's "Enchantment of the World," the browser-friendly guide to everything middle-grade students need to know about a country's history, people and languages, economy, government, culture, natural resources, climate, religions, and much more. Featuring original maps, interactive sidebars, handy "Fast Facts," and an authoritative "To Find Out More" section complete with Internet listings, "Enchantment of the World" is also an excellent resource for world history and social studies, general reference, and independent study.</p><p><strong>Series Features</strong></p><p>• Highly visual introduction to world geography<br />• Packed with photos, original maps, and browser-friendly sidebars<br />• Timelines compare each country”s history to world history<br />• “Fast Facts” appendix highlights key information from the text<br />• “To Find Out More” listings encourage independent research<br />• Index makes navigating subject matter easy </p>
