Cambodia

Blastoff! Discovery: Country Profiles

by Alicia Klepeis

A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy! In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn about the nations celebrations, wildlife, and more!

32 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

From color-changing creatures to extreme environments to far-out foods, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 kids’ books. Her nonfiction titles include Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Jane Goodall; Living In The Rain Forest; The Philadelphia Eagles; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; The Science And Technology Of Ben Franklin; Superfast Cars; and The World’s Strangest Foods.

Alicia's fictional titles include the anthology Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired By Nature, named Children's Book of the Week by The Independent. Her picture book Francisco’s Kites was named to the Tejas Star Reading List. She is also the author of several World Adventure chapter books including Mountains, Monsoons, and Mules. She has written over 100 articles in magazines such as National Geographic Kids, Kiki, and FACES. Alicia is currently working on several projects involving amazing animals, American history, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Reviews

[Ille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good, and I enjoyed reading it.
Cambodia, by Alicia Z. Kleepis in the 'Country Profiles' series explains about the Landscape and Climate, Wildlife, Customs, School and Work, Food and many more things.
I love writing, and this book has made me want to write a book set in Cambodia!

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good informational book, I love the inserts throughout the book sharing foods, language, and cultural norms. I would recommend this book for 3rd to 5th grade students.