Full Text Review(s)
[ Wales, Belize ]-"Both of these titles offer up-to-date information on the geography, history, government, lifestyles, religion, festivals, arts, and contemporary life in their subject countries. The concise writing offers enough material for report writers without overwhelming them. Numerous full-color and black-and-white photos of interest, a clean layout, and use of pastels to highlight headings and sidebars contribute to the attractiveness of these presentations. The color map and page of notes at the end of each volume will aid those in search of quick facts while detailed tables of contents and solid indexes provide easy access to the text.

[ Group 21 ]-"Grades 5 and older will benefit from an ongoing 'Cultures of the World' series of geography titles which blends bright contemporary color photos with social and geographical insights. Cameroon focuses on the African nation's peoples and history; Maldives reveals the lives of the islanders; Grenada explains why the Caribbean island remains relatively untouched and reveals its history; Scotland examines a country which has long been overshadowed by its associations with England; Bahrain provides an unusual focus to the Persian Gulf country which seldom receives such in-depth coverage; and Croatia tells of the republic's stormy history and peoples. All are excellent geography titles perfect for in-depth research."