ABCs of Fiji: A Fact Book for Young Explorers

Hop across three hundered islands without leaving your living room! ABCs of Fiji: A Fact Book for Young Explorers takes curious readers ages 7-12 on an alphabetical adventure through one of the South Pacific's most fascinating nations - from the towering volcanic peaks and coral-fringed shores that shaped the islands, to the warm "Bula!" that greets every visitor, to the ancient double-hulled canoes once built by master craftsmen, and the tiny algae quietly powering Fiji's living coral reefs.Each of the 26 chapters pairs a letter of the alphabet with a real, carefully researched piece of Fijian geography, history, culture, or nature - no filler, no forced topics. Along the way, young readers meet the chief who changed Fiji's history forever, the firewalkers of Beqa Island, the rugby team that brought home Olympic gold, and the customary fishing grounds passed down for generations. Written in a warm, curious voice that never talks down to it's readers, this fact book is perfect for classrooms, home libraries, and any child dreaming of faraway islands.A wonderful introduction to Fiji for young explorers, homeschool geography units, and anyone planning a family trip to the South Pacific.