I have some more great books from the “If you were me and
lived in…” series.
First, we visit the land of South Korea. In this book, the
readers are introduced to the county and its culture. We learn about its
capital city, Seoul and the currency that is used, the won. Popular foods and
favorite activities are introduced. Foods like bulgogi and kimchee. Activities
like taekwondo, the martial art of South Korea.
Second, we learn about the country of Turkey. There are some
fascinating facts. Turkey’s most famous city, Istanbul is the only city to sit
on two continents: Asia and Europe. We learn about the Hagia Sophia, a famous
church by Emperor Justian in 390 which was later turned into a mosque by
Ottoman Sultan Mehmet and it now a museum. There is a discussion about the
popular food items and the country’s favorite sport.
Third, we travel to Kenya whose capital is Nairobi meaning
“cold water” in the Maasi language. We learn about the Maasi Mara National
Reserve where many native animals are protected. We learn about the Mombasa
Carnival where there is music, floats and a parade.
Lastly, we visit India. The second most populated country in
the world located in South Asia. There are 100 different languages spoken in
India. We visit the Taj Mahal, the famous monument to Shah Jehan’s wife. We
learn about the different spices in Indian food: cumin, curry, cinnamon and
chilies.
I can’t recommend these books enough. They are a great
learning tool for any family and classroom!
All the “If you were
me and lived in…” titles are available on Amazon for $9.99
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