Thailand
Publication Information
New York : Children's Press, [2015]
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Summary
Thailand is home to a lush tropical climate, abundant natural resources, and a glorious history and culture that together stretch back thousands of years. Readers will find out how this beautiful Asian nation has preserved its culture over the centuries and what it is like to live their today. They will also learn about Thailand's remarkable plant and animal species, explore its most breathtaking landscapes, sample its finest cuisine, and more.
Contents
- Land of beauty, land of grace
- The jewel of Southeast Asia
- Nature's bounty
- To keep a land free
- A fragile democracy
- A changing economy
- Many peoples, one nation
- In the footsteps of the Buddha
- Cultural treasures
- Daily life.