Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Baker, James Michael

Singapore James Michael Baker and Junia Marion Baker ; edited by Scott Marsh - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gareth Stevens Publishing 2002 - 96 p. ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 27 cm. - Countries of the world .

Includes bibliography references and Index

An overview of Singapore: Geography -- History -- Government and the economy -- People and lifestyle -- Language and literature -- Arts -- Leisure and festivals -- Food -- A closer look at Singapore: Eating out -- Housing for the people -- Immigrants, then and now -- The Japanese occupation -- Land from the sea -- Lee Kuan Yew -- Parks -- Raffles outwits the Dutch -- Ready to mobilize -- Singapore online -- The straits Chinese -- Tourism -- Traditional beliefs -- Wayang performances -- Women in Singapore -- Relations with North America.

Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, lifestyle, language, art, and food of Singapore, exploring its customs and current issues.

9 - 10 years

083682346X (lib. bdg.)

9780836823462

2001041155


Singapore--Juvenile Literature

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