SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Exploremos China

by Walt K. Moon
9781512441208. ea vol: tr. from English by Annette Granat. 24p. (Bumba Books en español: Exploremos países). further reading. glossary. maps. photos. Lerner. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $25.32.
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K-Gr 2—Students are introduced to countries and learn about their location, topography, animals, plants, food, cities, and culture. However, the information is trite and the photos do not necessarily expand or complement the text. Many images have no captions. A number of questions meant to encourage critical thinking cannot be answered based on what is covered in the texts. The maps have been simplified to the point of being pointless. There is also a quibble with the Spanish translation: Japan and India are usually referred to in Spanish as El Japón and La India—both with an article in front; and the language feels stilted.
VERDICT Readers are unlikely to gain much from these volumes.
Reviewed by Staff , Nov 01, 2017

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