Slovenia / Tamra Orr.
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia.
Record details
- ISBN: 0516242490
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Children's Press, 2003.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Slovenia: small, but mighty -- From frigid Alps to underground caverns -- From a human fish to a bottle of wine -- From intriguing instruments to independence -- From a prime minister to Jason and the Argonauts -- From past stability to present strength -- From protected minorities to multiple dialects -- From the Pope to the god of pleasure -- From incredible gymnasts to a rebel rock band -- From dandelion shoots to hockey pucks. |
Target Audience Note: | 1120L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.6 3 76921. |
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Subject: | Slovenia > Juvenile literature. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Festus Public Library | J 949.73 Orr (Text) | 32017000048083 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip046/2003015253.html
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Enchantment of the World: Slovenia
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Enchantment of the World: Slovenia
NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades 5-9 Social Studies- Culture: I- Explain and give examples of how language, literature, the arts, architecture, other artifacts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behaviors contribute to the development and transmission of culture.- Time, Continuity, & Change: II- Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, change, and conflict to explain and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.- People, Places, & Environments: III- Elaborate mental maps of locals, regions, and the world that demonstrate understanding of relative location, direction, size, and shape.- Locate and describe varying landforms and geographic features, such as mountains, plateaus, islands, rain forests, deserts, and explain their relationship within the ecosystem.