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Countries of the World: Ireland

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ISBN-10: 1426302991

ISBN-13: 9781426302992

Edition: 2008

Authors: Anna McQuinn, National Geographic Kids

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Visit Ireland, ancient land of "a hundred thousand welcomes." Learn of the mythic history of this island on the western outskirts of Europe. Share in the many stories, myths, and songs that Ireland has given the world. What is the "Celtic Tiger" and why is it roaring so loudly? Travel west to the "Gaeltacht," where Gaelic is still the language of the land.
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Book details

List price: $27.90
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 9/9/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Size: 7.80" wide x 10.04" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Anna McQuinn is the author of more than 20 books for children, including Wanda's Washing Machine (Tiger Tales). She also works part-time as a librarian, running family book groups. Anna lives in Slough, England.

Foreword
Geography: Forty Shades of Green
At a Glance
What's the Weather Like?
Fast Facts
Average Temperature & Rainfall
Physical Map
Special Feature: Bogs Down and Up
Special Feature: Connecting Cable
Nature: In Touch with Nature
At a Glance
Protecting Wildlife
Species at Risk
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
Special Feature: Eagle Rescue
Special Feature: The Salmon of Knowledge
Special Feature: Patrick and the Snakes
History: Comings and Goings
At a Glance
Ancient Civilizations
Time line
Historical Map
Special Feature: Bog Bodies
Special Feature: Lighting the Way
Special Feature: The Book of Kells
Special Feature: The Irish Abroad
People & Culture: Tradition and Change
At a Glance
New Arrivals
Common Irish Phrases
Population Map
Special Feature: Fowl Reading
Special Feature: Highly Strung
Special Feature: High-Tech Music
Special Feature: National Holidays
Special Feature: Running with the Ball
Government & Economy: Changing Fortunes
At a Glance
Getting Represented
Trading Partners
Political Map
Special Feature: How the Government Works
Special Feature: Entering Europe
Special Feature: Trouble in the North
Special Feature Map: Industry
Special Feature: Madam President
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Glossary
Bibliography
Further Information
Index
Credits