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An introduction to the geography, history, plant and animal life, and social life and customs of Pakistan.
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An introduction to the geography, history, plant and animal life, and social life and customs of Pakistan.
Pakistan ANNOTATION
An introduction to the geography, history, plant and animal life, and social life and customs of Pakistan.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Uma Krishnaswami
Part of the publisher's "Faces and Places" series (some of the other titles are The Bahamas, Morocco, and Venezuela) this library bound volume combines clear text with attractive presentation and the signature display format of an entry ticket to this South Asian country. Beginning with a spread and maps locating Pakistan in the context of the rest of the world, the book continues with chapters that include material on the land, plants and animals, history, contemporary politics, the people, city and country life, schools and language, work, food, and pastimes and holidays. Additional features include country facts, maps, a random list of trivia, glossary, a brief functional Urdu pronunciation guide, index, additional reading, and a link to a publisher-maintained web site. Photographs that illustrate the text are selected to demonstrate the wide-ranging geographical and cultural landscape of the region. A creditable effort is made to address the origins of the country. The creation of Pakistan out of formerly British-ruled India is described succinctly, with an allusion to two historical events that most books in this age group have a difficult time presenting—the violence of the exodus following Partition, and the formation of Bangladesh. The dispute with neighboring India over Kashmir is also handled in a manner that will be comprehensible to young readers. 2003, The Child's World, Ages 7 to 10.
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-In both books, chapter spreads cover geography, plants and animals, history, current government, education, and the people and their lifestyles (city and country life, work, food, pastimes). The attractive layouts feature full-color photographs and some archival reproductions. Text and a single illustration on one page face a large photograph with a small map set in the white band at top. Pakistan fails to give a picture of the country's ethnic diversity. Also, some of the text and the picture captions are misleading or irrelevant. For example, most sources say not one million but one-half million people died in the riots surrounding the creation of India and Pakistan. Three women pictured out in the desert with water jugs on their heads are said to be "in Karachi," a city of over five million people. Afghanistan is the star here-it's clearly written, informative, and accurate. (The only noticeable error, in the appendix, has Muslims praying east toward Mecca, which of course is southwest from Afghanistan.) This book has solid report material. Beware of some of the information and generalizations in Pakistan.-Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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