The Land and the People: Russia (The Land and the People) - Children's Book
The Land and the People: Russia
Author: Cath SenkerPublisher: Hachette Children's GroupCategory: Children's, NatureAge Group: 9+Book Format: HardcoverCath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion.
Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher.
Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.
Table Of Contents
1: Russia on the map 2: A brief history of Russia 3: The people of Russia 4: From Europe to Asia 5: Go wild in Russia 6: Rich in resources 7: Life on the land 8: From trains to space tourism 9: Life in the capital: Moscow 10: St Petersburg 11: Growing up in Russia 12: Free time and holidays 13: Religious revival 14: Festival frolics 15: Classic culture 16: Ballet to blockbusters 17: Sport mad 18: Blinis and borscht 19: Ruling Russia 20: The 'Russian Idea' 21: Russia's future 22: Quiz 23: Glossary 24: Further information 25: IndexAbout Cath Senker
Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion. Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher. Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.(BK-9780750298131)
| SKU | BK-9780750298131 |
| Barcode # | 9780750298131 |
| Brand | Hachette Children's Group |
| Artist / Author | Cath Senker |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.220m |
| Shipping Height | 0.020m |
| Shipping Length | 0.270m |
| Assembled Length | 26.800m |
| Assembled Height | 1.800m |
| Assembled Width | 21.800m |
| Type | Hardcover |
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