Philippines: The Land (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures)

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. More than seven thousand islands make up the enchanting country of the Philippines. The islands' abundant coasts, mountain forests, and natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, St. Paul's Cave on Palawan, Banaue rice terraces on Luzon, and the coral reefs and giant clam shells of the surrounding seas are captured in beautiful full-colour photographs. Other topics include: Banaue rice terraces; traditional boats and ferry travel; tropical climates, monsoons and tsunamis; carabao and farming; rural homes on land and water; modern cities; and Jeepneys and land transportation.