Turkey (Enchantment of the World)

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!

Located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Turkey is the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Readers will discover how Turkish culture blends influences from all three continents, resulting in a unique blend of tradition, language, and cuisine that can't be found anywhere else. They will also learn about Turkey's history, find out how its government works, and tour some of its most incredible sights. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answerrs to questions.

Tamra B. Orr is the author of "After Homeschool," "The Parents' Guide to Homeschooling," "The Purple Cow Guide to Extraordinary Essays," and "Violence in Our Schools," She lives in Portland, Oregon.