Singapore /
Layton, Lesley, -1954
Singapore / Lesley Layton, Pang Guek Cheng. - Singapore : Times Books International, c2001. - 144 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Cove title: Singapore : where the mighty Lion roars.
Timeline Arts Bibliography Economy Environment Festivals Food Geography Glossary Government History Index. Language Leisure Lifestyle Map of Singpore Religion Singporeans Introduction
One of the "Cultures of the World" series, this volume presents a thorough picture of the tiny island Republic of Singapore. Sharp, colorful, informative photographs add to the information provided by the clearly written text. Chapters are devoted to geography, government, economy, environment, people (including the main ethnic groups), lifestyle (including birth, puberty, marriage, divorce, and death), religion and folk beliefs.Sidebars provide interesting details, such as information about the "dragon kiln," nature reserves and Chinese chess. A wealth of information about life in Singapore is presented in various forms. There are several excellent maps, a page of facts and figures, a timeline, a glossary, suggested resources, a bibliography and an index.
9812321896
Singapore
Singapore
R DS 609 .L455 2001
Singapore / Lesley Layton, Pang Guek Cheng. - Singapore : Times Books International, c2001. - 144 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Cove title: Singapore : where the mighty Lion roars.
Timeline Arts Bibliography Economy Environment Festivals Food Geography Glossary Government History Index. Language Leisure Lifestyle Map of Singpore Religion Singporeans Introduction
One of the "Cultures of the World" series, this volume presents a thorough picture of the tiny island Republic of Singapore. Sharp, colorful, informative photographs add to the information provided by the clearly written text. Chapters are devoted to geography, government, economy, environment, people (including the main ethnic groups), lifestyle (including birth, puberty, marriage, divorce, and death), religion and folk beliefs.Sidebars provide interesting details, such as information about the "dragon kiln," nature reserves and Chinese chess. A wealth of information about life in Singapore is presented in various forms. There are several excellent maps, a page of facts and figures, a timeline, a glossary, suggested resources, a bibliography and an index.
9812321896
Singapore
Singapore
R DS 609 .L455 2001
