Philippines: The Land

By Greg Nickles

Book Overview

More than seven thousand islands make up the enchanting country of the Philippines. The islands' abundant coasts, mountain forests, and natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, St. Paul's Cave on Palawan, Banaue rice terraces on Luzon, and the coral reefs and giant clam shells of the surrounding seas are captured in beautiful full-color photographs. Other topics include: - Banaue rice terraces - traditional boats and ferry travel - tropical climates, monsoons and tsunamis - carabao and farming - rural homes on land and water - modern cities - Jeepneys and land transportation

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778793524
• ISBN13: 9780778793526
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

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MABUHAY, PHILIPPINES!

A MIGHTY FINE BOOK WITH GOOD NARRATIVE AND FANTASTIC PHOTOS. I TRAVEL OFTEN IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND THIS BOOK ACCURATELY CAPTURED THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND. IT IS A NICE COMFORTABLE READ, ESEPCIALLY WHEN YOU'RE PLANNING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AND WHAT TO DO AND SEE NEXT. SALAMAT PO AND MABUHAY FROM AMERICA!