North Korea (Enchantment of the World. Second Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0531236781 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
They will also learn what life is like for the country's people and discover why foreigners are so rarely able to set foot on North Korean soil.. Readers will learn about the controversial nation's history, from its founding in the aftermath of World War II to its role in global politics today. With its famously authoritarian government, struggling economy, and massive military, North Korea has been a major source of conflict throughout the 20th century and continuing today
Five Stars just what my son wanted.
Each volume in this reliable series includes extensive back matter with a detailed index. Grades 5-8. North Korea has a new author and a strong political focus, discussing life under the new leader, Kim Jong-un. From Booklist Many students turn to the Internet for writing reports, but for reliably accurate, attractively presented and well-calibrated information, the long-standing Enchantment of the World series remains a superior choice. --Susan Dove Lempke . Although the basic structure holds true to past versions, the updated photographs are truly eye-popping and take care to portray the countries as modern—often opting for showing, say, a surgeon at work rather than a rural farmer. Each volume has been completely rewritt