Korea
By: by Jill Dubois.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Cultures of the world
Publisher: Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Korea -- Juvenile literature.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Notes: Ages 10+.
Grades 4-6.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Geography: topography; rivers and crater lakes;  coastline and islands; climate; flora; fauna; cities; title: History: ancient history; the three kingdoms; unified Silla period; Koryo dynasty; Yi dynasty; the Imjin War; Japanese rule; a divided Korea; the Korean War; title: Government: the constitution; government; armed forces; political parties; title: Economy: industries in South Korea; industries in North Korea; agriculture, fishing, and forestry; transportation; the Korean worker; title: Environment: preserving a natural landscape; preservation of a common border; automobiles and air pollution; recycling for zero waste; title: Koreans: social system; contemporary social classes; dress; title: Lifestyle: Confucianism; families and clans; devotion to parents;  friendship; role of women;  male-female relationships;  kibun; nunchi; interactions with strangers; education;  housing; life cycle; title: Religion: Shamanism; Buddhism;  Taoism; Christianity; new religions; title: Language: hangul;  vocabulary; structure; names; titles; honorifics;  nonverbal communication; title: Arts: music; dance; literature  painting; sculpture; crafts; title: Leisure: sports; traditional pastimes and games; title: Festivals: New Year; Tae-bo-rum;  Cherry Blossom Festival; Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day;  Tan-o Day; Chusok; Christmas; title: Food: kimchi; table manners; typical meals; entertaining guests; drinking customs.