Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Where is France? -- The land -- The Massif Central -- Wildlife -- The people -- Daily life -- Going to school -- Working -- Playing -- Food -- Holidays -- French art and architecture.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of France"--Provided by publisher.

Level 5: Fluent. Encourages children to move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" by providing even more text, varied writing styles, and less familiar topics.