| Ask About Asia and Ask About Oceania are reference books with stunning photos, clear information and special fact boxes which bring the Asia-Pacific region to life. Perfect for the classroom or school library, these hardcover books introduce students to using reference materials through an easy-to-follow layout. Supported by a teaching guide, you are able to provide a plan for comprehensive study, extension activities and focused library tasks.
Ask About Asia: Thailand, the kingdom of Thailand's early beginnings can be seen in the massive ruins of its first cities. The Buddhist way of live begun then is still followed by most Thais and the King remains their greatly honoured head of state. Called the 'land of the free', Thailand remained independent when other South East Asian countries were colonised.
Most people live in farming viallages, growing abundant food for the nation and for export. Bangkok, the huge, hurrying capital, is a centre of technology and a leading South East Asian trader in world markets. While becoming industrialised, Thailan is also aware of the need to conserve its beautiful mountains, forests and rivers, for long the habitats of some of the world's most exotic birds and animals.
Are you ready to explore the colourful Kingdom of thailand? See silk being woven, discover the secrets of the ruined golden city of Ayutthaya, travel river highways and walk where dinosaurs walked. Buy food from crowded boat-markets, see coconut-collecting monkeys, the Grand Palace and richly decorated royal barges.
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