Bolivia

Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries

by Lisa Owings

One of two landlocked countries in South America, Bolivia is nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains. Amid these peaks lies Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Learn about Bolivia’s people and their rich culture in this fact-filled title for young readers.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

32 pages. Another great book in the Exploring Countries series. Format and information is excellent. Great photos, charts and additional information at the end. Great job!Highly recommended Gr. 4 and up.

[Ro Menendez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blastoff! Readers non-fiction is designed to capture the attention of the reader, and this title is no exception. The text is full of graphic and text features that offer meaningful visuals of the topic of Bolivian culture or demographics being discussed. Each section found in the Table of Contents is roughly two pages in length with photography and text features to create meaningful break for at-promise readers. Three features stand out: A table that invites the reader to speak Spanish, one of the official languages of Bolivia, with the word in Spanish, English, and a phonetic pronunciation guide; a Fast Fact Section at the end of the book, offering the vital statistics and facts readers often want to know when reading about a country; and inserts with the titles “Did you know?” and “Fun Fact!” that are excellent examples of what an interesting fact is when readers are asked to write about a certain topic and add this type of information.

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, the text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes, provide clarity and assist student researchers in pinpointing key information. Colorful maps, liberal use of photographs, and “fun fact” sidebars contribute to the text’s attractive layout. First-time student researchers will find this a useful, informative volume containing carefully researched and pertinent information for reports.