Singapore

Singapore
ISBN-10
1502643561
ISBN-13
9781502643568
Series
Singapore
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2018-12-15
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Author
Alicia Z. Klepeis

Description

Described as both a concrete jungle and the Garden City, this book offers an interesting introduction to the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. With colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, young readers will explore this dynamic nation's government, language, economy, and more. Other interesting topics include popular foods, sports, holidays, and the arts. This book will give kids the opportunity to understand what it's like living in Singapore today, and it is sure to spark their curiosity about the world and its many cultures.

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