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Italy

Name: Italy
ISBN: 9781842345658

By Fiona Tankard

A child’s letters reveal Italy’s surprising homes, traditions and everyday secrets—how different is your life?

informative engaging accessible colourful

Genres

Non-fiction Travel Friendship/Family

What is Italy about?

Discover everyday life in Italy through letters from a young child to a pen-friend. Explore Italian homes, schools, food, festivals, religious traditions and the different jobs people do. Maps, photographs and a fact file reveal Italy’s landscapes, cities, landmarks and customs, while a glossary explains useful words and ideas. Combining personal experiences with clear information, this accessible book helps readers compare life in Italy with their own and learn how geography and culture shape people’s lives.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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