Ireland (True Books: Countries (Paperback))

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Summary: Great book!
Review: Brendan January's True Book about Ireland is an illustrated guide to the history, geography and culture of the Emerald Isle. January tells of the country's history, from ancient times through the Golden Age of Celtic civilization to the beginning of "the Troubles" between Protestants and Catholics. At one point January explains how the Irish flag represents the Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange) separated by a white stripe that represents the hope for peace. This book also includes pages of The Book of Kells and the Irish Potato Famine, as well as a list of books, organizations and online sites from which young students can find out more about Ireland. Students learning about different countries of the world will find this little book to be very information and provide all the basics teachers would like them to learn. The color photographs seem to prove the claim that there are forty different shades of green to be found in the Irish countryside.

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Summary: An excellent introduction to Ireland for younger students
Review: Brendan January's True Book about Ireland is an illustrated guide to the history, geography and culture of the Emerald Isle. January tells of the country's history, from ancient times through the Golden Age of Celtic civilization to the beginning of "the Troubles" between Protestants and Catholics. At one point January explains how the Irish flag represents the Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange) separated by a white stripe that represents the hope for peace. This book also includes pages of The Book of Kells and the Irish Potato Famine, as well as a list of books, organizations and online sites from which young students can find out more about Ireland. Students learning about different countries of the world will find this little book to be very information and provide all the basics teachers would like them to learn. The color photographs seem to prove the claim that there are forty different shades of green to be found in the Irish countryside.

Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Review: I just read this with my son. We are visiting Ireland later this year. This book is terrific. Well-written and so easy to follow and understand! Impressive and appropriate photos. I borrowed my copy of the book from the library (based on a previous Amazon review) and bought a different book. Wish I had bought this one!!!