Physical Description:print 144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.
Publisher:New York : Children's Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Welcome to the Cradle of Western Civilization -- Mountains, Islands, and Plains -- Creatures of Land, Sea, and Air -- An Ancient Past, a Modern Nation -- Democracy at Work -- The Fruits of Their Labor -- People, Language, and Learning -- A Spiritual Land -- Culture and Fun -- Scenes of Daily Life -- Timeline -- Fast Facts.