Mongolia

Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries

by Heather Adamson

Although notorious for its founder, Genghis Khan, the modern Mongolia has become a favorite spot for adventurous travelers. Snow-tipped mountains, river deltas that never freeze, the Gobi Desert, and nomadic peoples with large birds for pets are all part of the wondrous, high-country culture of Mongolia. Come along for the journey in this childrens book filled to the brim with adventure and knowledge.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

I live in South Dakota with my husband and my two boys. I also have a dog named Quincy.

I usually do my writing on my laptop at the dining room table. Or I use the computer in my office.

I love writing nonfiction books because I learn all sorts of interesting things about our world.

I hope you read some of my books and learn, too. Maybe you will even get an idea for something you'd like to write!

Reviews

[Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book. I had never really thought much about Mongolia. It said it was ruled by Russia fairly recently and they controlled much of the freedoms of the Mongol people. The Gobi Desert is there but doesn't have a lot of drifting sands. Ulaanbaatar is its capital. The Altai Mountains are very tall. There is a strain of horse called the Przewalski's horse or as the Mongols call it the takhi. It is thought to be the original horse from which all other horses arise. Gazelles, saiga antelope, snow leopards, and bactrian (two-humped) camels live there. It has recently started a National Pride Day on November 23rd to honor an historic ruler, Genghis Khan.

[Lartemis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another children’s book to flesh out my Genghis Khan study. This one was pretty simple.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exploring Countries series; 32 pages. Great basic information and photos. Good resource for reports or recreational reading. Highly recommended for Grades 4-5.