Raintree Countries Around the World Pack H of 6

This series offers comprehensive coverage of countries around the world. The emphasis of this series will be on up to date, recent information, current affairs, and newsworthy entries. The design is modern, with contemporary, glossy photographs and clear maps and charts. Each book will offer complete coverage of one country, including sections on society, geography, culture, peoples, history, size, neighbors, economy, government, foreign language vocabulary, recipes, and flags. About the Author Jilly Hunt has over 15 years experience of educational publishing. Formerly an editor for Pearson, Jilly is now a freelance children's writer and editor. She has written more than 15 non-fiction books for children and young adults. She graduated from Oxford Brookes University with BA Honours in Publishing and History of Art. She now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband two small children. Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics. Charlotte Guillain worked as a bookseller, an English teacher and an editor before becoming an author. She has written more than 100 books, both fiction and non-fiction. She always wanted to be a writer and her top tip is to read as much as you can.