Thailand

This series will help children develop an understanding of the various cultural groups that have contributed to the Australian identity. Each book presents information from the point of view of a child who is a member of the particular cultural group and explores his or her experiences as they relate to everyday life: special customs and traditions, festivals and foods, family life, continuing ties with the original country, to name a few. Various text types are used throughout the series along with visual literacy elements to reinforce and emphasis these skills. Suitable for 7-12 year olds Features include:
a map showing where Thailand is in relation to Australia
the story of Phikul Thong
easy Thai recipes for students to make
how to make a krathong
how to make puppets and put on a show
a detailed glossary that explains new and difficult words