Fall 2024

South Korea

From the Set Countries of the World (Bellwether)

K-pop comes from South Korea. That is one of many wonderful things this country has to offer! In this fact-filled title for young readers, leveled text and crisp photographs show off South Korea's landscape, animals, customs, and traditions. Special features map the country, explore the language, highlight common animals, and show off favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important facts about South Korea in one place!

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$26.95 $18.95
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey Number 951.95
Lexile 400L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level M
Language English
Publisher Bellwether Media
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798886879889
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Countries of the World (Bellwether)

In easy-to-read text, “Countries of the World” offers young researchers basic information about countries worldwide. Each book covers the geography, weather, landscapes, animals, languages, foods, celebrations, and culture of a specific country. On each page, color photos and simple text bubbles pop against a colorful background. Overall, the books are visually appealing and simple for young readers. Each book contains a table of contents, index, glossary, further readings, and a list of facts that provide an overview of the country and its people. VERDICT An eye-catching series with an abundance of simple facts that will be a great resource for young readers.

Booklist Review of Countries of the World (Bellwether)

The slender volumes in the Countries of the World series (8 new titles) offer brief introductions to nations. In each book, the coverage begins with a photo of a city or landscape as well as a world map indicating the country’s location. In short sentences (usually five to eight words), the large-type text comments on significant features, while the illustrations feature aspects of the land’s climate, terrain, and animals. After mentioning cultural aspects such as the people’s language, heritage, religion, food, music, festivals, and popular sports and games, the presentation concludes with a few fast facts (populations, capital, etc.) about the country and a picture of its flag. Brightly colored photos and design elements appear on every double-page spread, showing varied views of the land, the people, and their culture. Each book includes a photo of kids greeting the reader with their version of “Hello.” Dominican Republic offers glimpses of the country’s Carnaval celebration and students in a classroom: “Hola (OH-lah).” Short, colorful, upbeat introductions to countries.

Author: Bryan Langdo