Turkey

Enchantment of the World

by Tamra B. Orr

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more! Located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Turkey is the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Readers will discover how Turkish culture blends influences from all three continents, resulting in a unique blend of tradition, language, and cuisine that can't be found anywhere else. They will also learn about Turkey's history, find out how its government works, and tour some of its most incredible sights. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answerrs to questions.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of full color photos, several maps, a timeline . . . Middle school books are great introductions to places.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I've read several books about Turkey in recent days, I think this is the best one by far. The book has all color photos and illustrations. This is a Scholastic book and thus intended for students; there are oodles of photos included with the text.

The book starts with the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, with a bit of its history and what things look like now. Then the book explains the two parts of Turkey; this country is the connecting land mass between Europe and Asia (Thrace on the European side and Anatolia in the Asian part of the world).

Did you know that tulips originally came from Turkey? Dutch traders brought them back to their country and made them famous. Turkey also has an amazing variety of animal life; there are over 70 bird sanctuaries in the country.

The next section tells about Turkish history and modern changes. The description is short but very info-laden. Government systems are explained next; an incredible 87% of eligible voters mark their ballots in Turkish elections.

The rest of this enjoyable book is filled with the culture of the peoples living in Turkey: How they work, live, go to school and their religious lives (97 98% of the Turkish people are Muslim). There's a recipe or two, then an explanation of Turkish baths and Turkish delight. After reading this book, I felt ready to go to Turkey.

[David Dunlap · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating and colorful introduction to the country of Turkey, which straddles two continents. History, culture, food, geography, a few phrases of the language, statistics, the government: all is to be found within the pages of this book. The photographs and graphics definitely enhance the text. -- This book is designed for children, but, for adults wishing a quick overview of Turkey, this volume is also recommended.

[Bernardo Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Turkey! It is a very beautiful country and it is amazing that I got the chance to learn more and to read about a country so beautiful with so much culture and rich history. I think that children should be exposed to more countries so that they can get a grasp of what the world looks like outside of the classroom and this would be a great addition to any school library.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of Turkey! I learned that tulips originated in Turkey & then propagated throughout Europe. Mt. Ararat is the highest point, Istanbul is in Asia & Europe, Constantinople, Ephesus, Cappadocia has incredible history & the first civilizations.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read as part of a homeschool unit about the Turks and the Ottoman Empire.

[vy (laufey’s version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

i really wanna visit turkey with my best friend when i’m older. the photographs and the food genuinely had me in a chokehold bro

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fans of the “Enchantment of the World” series will not be disappointed by this installment in the Second Series. This colorful volume, liberally featuring color-saturated photos, maps, timelines, sidebars, handy fast facts, as well as an authoritative section to “find out more,” is sure to be the “go-to” volume for student researchers exploring the nation of Turkey, the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Well-written and well-researched, this volume goes into considerable depth, making it a valuable resource and reference for all libraries.