Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander a palace built for a Sun King, meet a brave girl who led an army, gaze at the world's most famous painting, and taste warm bread and buttery pastries. France for Young Readers is a fun, fact-packed journey through one of the most beautiful and important countries on Earth.
In twenty short, colorful chapters, young explorers ages 10 to 14 will discover:
- THE LAND - the snowy Alps and Mont Blanc, sunny beaches, and the varied regions of France
- PARIS - the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Mona Lisa, and the great cathedral of Notre-Dame
- HISTORY - Gauls and Romans, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, Louis XIV and Versailles, the Revolution, and Napoleon
- ART AND IDEAS - Monet and the Impressionists, Rodin, and great thinkers like Pasteur and Braille
- REGIONS AND FUN - castles, the French Riviera, the Tour de France, and Bastille Day
- FOOD AND DAILY LIFE - bread, cheese, pastries, and growing up in France
Every chapter is packed with color photographs, Fast Facts, "Did You Know?" surprises, and words to know, plus a mini-glossary and quiz to test what you learn. The back of the book has French phrases to try, a timeline of French history, famous faces to know, and fifteen fun facts.
Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, homeschoolers, and any young reader who loves to explore the world.
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