ail among the dragon islands of Ha Long Bay, ride a boat through the maze of the Mekong Delta, climb green staircases of rice, watch puppets dance on water, and slurp a steaming bowl of pho. Vietnam for Young Readers is a fun, fact-packed journey through the amazing dragon-shaped country of Southeast Asia.
In twenty short, colorful chapters, young explorers ages 10 to 14 will discover:
- THE LAND - Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta, and the misty rice terraces of the north
- AMAZING ANIMALS - the water buffalo and the rare "Asian unicorn"
- THE STORY - dragons and fairies, the Trung sisters, the dynasties, and Uncle Ho
- THE CITIES - ancient Hanoi, the lantern town of Hoi An, and busy Ho Chi Minh City
- FOOD AND LIFE - pho and banh mi, the Tet New Year, water puppets, and growing up in Vietnam
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 Vietnamese phrases to try, a timeline of Vietnamese 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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