Synopses & Reviews
- Native language instruction in a core curriculum area
- Maps, including a black-and-white reproducible activity map
- Did You Know? fun fact boxes
- Two fact pages on each country's government, population, flag, and currency
- Glossary, Index
- Web sites for further information
Synopsis
Did you know that Ethiopia is one of the oldest independent countries in the world? Ideal for ELLs, this Spanish-language narrative provides a lively first look at Ethiopia. This simple text is supported by large, colorful photographs and includes an overview of Ethiopia's land, weather, people, homes, cuisine, and lifestyles. Readers will enjoy the maps and fun fact boxes that support this text.
Synopsis
Looking at ETHIOPIA: Did you know that Ethiopia is one of the oldest independent countries in the world? Looking at Ethiopia, you will see the rugged mountains of the Simien range, the roaring waterfalls of the Blue Nile, and the lakes and volcanoes of the Great Rift Valley. Learn about life in Ethiopia, from camels to coffee and from droughts to deserts.