Books on Whole Countries - Suitable for Key Stage 2
Oxfam has a WordFocus series
WorldFocus is a series of place studies looking at selected countries in the economically developing world.
Bangladesh
Brazil
Kenya
India
Vietnam
Ethiopia
Jamaica
South America
Mexico
Indonesia
Pakistan
South Africa
http://publications.oxfam.org.uk
Wayland has several series on countries:
Countries of the World
Publisher's note:
A comprehensive introduction to different countries.
Highlights the distinctive features of each country enabling children to compare and
contrast their lives with those of other lands and cultures.
| Australia 0 7502 0260 2 | India 0 7502 0894 5 |
| Canada 0 7502 0261 0 | Italy 0 7502 1316 7 |
| The Caribbean 0 7202 0895 3 | Japan 0 7502 0263 7 |
| China 0 7502 0897 X | Pakistan 0 7502 1318 3 |
| France 0 7502 0262 9 | Spain 0 7502 1317 5 |
| Greece 0 7502 1315 9 | The USA 0 7502 0896 1 |
Our Country
Publisher's note:
A simple introduction to different countries through topics such as the weather, schools, homes and festivals.
Includes short interviews with children from different backgrounds and parts of the country.
| Australia 0 7502 0910 0 | Japan 0 7502 0909 7 |
| France 0 7502 0908 9 | Pakistan 0 7502 1343 4 |
| Greece 0 7502 1391 4 | Spain 0 7502 1344 2 |
| India 0 7502 1341 8 | United Kingdom 07502 0911 9 |