France (The Changing Face Of)

by VirginiaChandler (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.97

  Farming once dominated the landscape of France for generations but now the landscape is changing. Giant farms have been created from smaller ones. In remoter, less fertile areas, farmers have abandoned the land altogether. Towns and cities are growing, with suburbs sprawling out into the countryside. In the past, France was famous for its food; in future, it may be more famous for its engineering and its high-tech industries. Meet the people of France and discover the diversity of their lives, from the organic-wine producer to the engineering student who dreams of designing a space station on Mars. This work includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2002

  $8.22

  A series of books about individual countries that really brings a flavour of everyday life in the different parts of the world they explore. The text is straightforward and accessible, largely taking the form of extended captions to plentiful illustrations. The photographs are all specially commissioned for the series and taken by top-quality photographers. The books are in unusual landscape format which really lends itself to the lavish illustrations and ensures a clear reading order. Italy and France look at different aspects of life in these two European countries, from the home to school, and from town to country. Information about capital cities, famous sights and popular festivals are also included. The endmatter gives extension activities and web references as well as a glossary and index.