"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Philippines"--Provided by publisher.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of the Philippines"--Provided by publisher.
Jesse is unhappy about traveling to the Philppines for his grandmother's funeral, mainly because he had something in common with scary old Lola--he can see dead people and other scary things nobody else can see. Being in her house and attending her funeral are going to make that hard to ignore.
After Billy Newman strikes gold while in the Philippines, he believes Lady Luck favors him so much that he buys his own South Seas island for a bargain price--or so he thinks.
Describes the historical background, culture, struggles, and achievements of Filipino Americans, discusses their challenges for the future, and includes study questions, a time line, and a further reading list with Web sites.
An introduction to Philippines, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
