Somalia

Title
Somalia

Personal Author EPSB
Lisa, Owings

Summary
One of the easternmost countries in Africa, Somalia is called a nation of poets. Although Somalia did not have an official alphabet until 1972, spoken poetry has been around for centuries. In this title for young readers, learn about the storied past of a country working to overcome war.

Year Published
2015

Series
Blastoff! readers. 5, Exploring countries

Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Contents
Where is Somalia? -- The land -- Laas Geel caves -- Wildlife -- The people -- Daily life -- Going to school -- Working -- Playing -- Food -- Holidays -- A nation of poets -- Fast facts

Subject
Readers.
 
Reading materials.

Geographic Term
Somalia -- Food.
 
Somalia -- Description and travel.
 
Somalia -- Social life and customs.
 
Somalia -- Geography.

Electronic Access
Image http://www.perma-bound.com/ws/image/cover/000096626/m

Summary
One of the easternmost countries in Africa, Somalia is called a nation of poets. Although Somalia did not have an official alphabet until 1972, spoken poetry has been around for centuries. In this title for young readers, learn about the storied past of a country working to overcome war.

ISBN
9781626171770

Publisher
Minneapolis, MN : Bellwether media, c2015.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Malmo967.7 SOMBook30186000204298Non-Fiction