Title:
The Philippines / by Walter Olesky.
ISBN:
9780531207901
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Publication Information:
New York : Children's Press, ©2015.
Physical Description:
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Contents:
Beautiful islands -- Green necklace -- The wild world -- Island history -- Governing the republic -- Making a living -- Living and learning -- Spiritual life -- Culture, arts, and sports -- Philippine ways.
Summary:
A tropical paradise in the southwest Pacific Ocean, the natural beauty of the Philippines has earned the island nation the nickname "The Pearl of the Orient Sea." Readers will explore the rice history of the Philippines, from how its 7,107 islands were first settled to what role the country has played in world history. They will also learn about the Philippines' government, rich culture, diverse plant and animal life, and much more.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.5 3 169201.
Reading Counts RC 6-8 8.6 6 Quiz: 64621.
Accelerated Reader 9.2.
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Audience:
1020L Lexile
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OCLC Number:
ocn869757517
Availability:
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