Frazel, Ellen. Ethiopia.

Frazel, Ellen.  Ethiopia.  Scholastic Press     2013  32p   $23.00  ISBN 978-0-531-26875-9  elm/ms  series: Exploring Countries  E-BN  

This book provides all the information needed for reports about Ethiopia, and it even includes English-to-Amharic translations of several phrases. Colorful, crisp photos enhance the text. Daily life, customs, famous people, currency, and environmental facts are included. Grades 3-8.  

Within this slim book, the reader will find all the necessary facts to start to understand the country of Ethiopia. From its diverse climate, to the ways people live and the activities of their daily lives, to the economy of Ethiopia, many facts are presented, and many of them are accompanied by photo illustrations. Famous people, currency, and a fast-fact page provide a jumping-off place to start research.  A glossary, a list for further reading, and an index complete the book.    

Exploring Countries contains numerous titles about individual countries, their environments, climates, facts of daily life, and economies.  A fast-fact page, selected phrases translated into the native language, a glossary, lists for further reading, and an index complete each book.

Ethiopia                                                          --Lois McNicol