Count Your Way through Russia

Author: Haskins Jim
Illustrated by: Vera Mednikov
Paperback: 24 page(s)
Age Range: 8 - 12
Ontario curriculum: Social Studies - People and Environments

Book Description:

If it takes four days to go halfway across the Soviet Union by train, imagine how long it would take on two snowshoes! In this fascinating look at Russian culture, Jim Haskins introduces young readers to the Russian numbers from one to ten. The clear text and bold, full-color illustrations by Vera Mednikov will give children a glimpse of the wonderful diversity of this vast country and its people.

- National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) / Children's Book Council (CBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

Booklist
Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language