Product Description

Describes many things that originally came from Russia, including inventions, sports and games, food, fashion, musical instruments, animals, arts and crafts, and words.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #277998 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 31 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780531159675
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-5-Even in the face of all the series that look at the culture and people of various countries, these books offer a breath of fresh air with their light and humorous tone. Each one looks at "cool stuff that comes from..." that particular country in the fields of the arts, food, fashion, toys and games, sports, crafts, etc. The emphasis is determined by the country; as a result, food and kitchen stuff get more coverage in France, while toys and crafts are included in Japan. Large, colorful photographs dominate each self-contained, double-page spread. Pictures of currency and food are combined with pictures of inventions, crafts, animals, etc. A childlike drawing of the country introduces each overview. At times, the content is a bit uneven, e.g., there is a description of borscht but not chicken Kiev (Russia). However, while the information is brief, it is interesting and engaging. Each book includes a recipe, a few words with pronunciation guides, and where to find more information. Attractive additions for students looking to learn about the world around them.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Kids remember Russia!
We adopted a 5 & 10 yr. from Russia last year and they just got this book. Both were excited to see things they remember from Russia, especially our older one! She talked excitedly about the pictures in this book. It was an easy enough 'read' for even the little guy to listen to. Good book to remember Russian heritage.

Excellent teaching tool!
The Harvey "Look What Comes From..." series is an excellent teaching tool as well as a VERY ENTERTAINING read for its intended audience! Mr. Harvey is able to convey the important aspects of a land, it's people and its culture in a way that easily draws in young readers. In the previous critique, the THICKNESS OF THE PAGE is used to justify 3 stars!?! Disregard that review. Trust that if you purchase this, and any of the other "Look What Comes From.." series you're purchasing excellent quality material that will benefit any grade school aged child!

Great adoption gift!!
My children have received several copies of this great book! I finally convinced them to sell one. They love seeing things that came from their native land.