How do you say hello in French? What does Notre Dame look like up close? Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning? What's a gondola? Discover this and more in this engaging children's book. This Activity Book Series takes a fun approach to teaching History, Geography, Social Studies and Language by placing them into a "travel" theme. Explore France & Italy presents different cultures, places, events, and monuments as engaging, interactive activities for kids, ages 6-12. "Playful Learning" is the key. Great for on the road, in the train & in the air, the kids can get familiar with the major landmarks and special places and things in France & Italy. Engaging the kids in the trip makes for quality family time. Also fitting for the classroom & home-school, or for time well spent away from the TV. There's a great big world out there, Explore It ------------------------------------------- This book includes: - Travel Activities: 28 pages filled with 16 different cultural activities from dot to dot, language speak & write, mazes, drawing, memory games and more. Most activity books only provide 4-5 different activities, not this series. These activities also bring out the essence of the event, place or thing, letting the reader step deeper into the culture for a better experience. - Teachers Guide: Text explaining the history and origin of each activity is provided, so the learning can go deeper than just the activity itself. History, Geography, Social Studies and fun facts are expanded on here. - Answers Section: Make sure you can get it right n test yourself in the process. Some activities have more than one right answer and originality is encouraged. ------------------------------------------- Books available in the Explore Series: - Explore France & Italy https: //www.createspace.com/4798055 - Explore Thailand & Burma https: //www.createspace.com/4782235 - Explore Southeast Asian islands https: //www.createspace.com/4963013 - Explore Southeast Asia https: //www.createspace.com/4761767 - Explore Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam https: //www.createspace.com/4806413 - Explore Western Europe Interactive eBook (best for iPad): https: //itunes.apple.com/en/book/explore-western-europe-teaser/id869670957?l=en&mt=11 - Explore Western Europe http: //bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000320989/Explore.aspx Interactive eBooks: Apple iBooks store (best for iPad) https: //itunes.apple.com/en/book/explore-western-europe-teaser/id869670957?l=en&mt=11 Upcoming books in the Explore Series: - Explore Spain & Portugal - and many more... ------------------------------------------- Be sure to come by and say hello at: www.facebook.com/explorebks