Uruguay

Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries

by Emily Rose Oachs

On the grassy Pampas of Uruguay, gauchos carry on a history of the South American cowboy. But these rugged ranchers are just one part of the countrys rich culture. In this title, young learners can read about the people, animals, and daily life of this small yet proud nation.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2016

Reviews

[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.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this Blastoff! Reader Level 5 Bellwether non-fiction text focusing on the country of Uruguay, the reader learns all about the teardrop shaped small country in South America. These level 5 texts are perfect for fluent readers, with more text and unknown topics, and varied writing styles. Through crisp photographs and easy to read text readers can learn about Uruguay, it’s size, location, land and climate, wildlife, the people, daily life, holidays, culture, and fast facts to close it out. A great middle grade non-fiction text and series to include in any classroom or school library, this text includes a glossary, maps, a language box, diagrams, fun fact boxes, index, headings, photographs, labels, bold words, additional information via books and updated websites, and a table of contents.
Reading Level: 3-5
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