Ages 10+

Grades 4-6

Includes bibliographical references and index

Geography: topography; rivers and crater lakes; coastline and islands; climate; flora; fauna; cities -- History: ancient history; the three kingdoms; unified Silla period; Koryo dynasty; Yi dynasty; the Imjin War; Japanese rule; a divided Korea; the Korean War -- Government: the constitution; government; armed forces; political parties -- Economy: industries in South Korea; industries in North Korea; agriculture, fishing, and forestry; transportation; the Korean worker -- Environment: preserving a natural landscape; preservation of a common border; automobiles and air pollution; recycling for zero waste -- Koreans: social system; contemporary social classes; dress -- Lifestyle: Confucianism; families and clans; devotion to parents; friendship; role of women; male-female relationships; kibun; nunchi; interactions with strangers; education; housing; life cycle -- Religion: Shamanism; Buddhism; Taoism; Christianity; new religions -- Language: hangul; vocabulary; structure; names; titles; honorifics; nonverbal communication -- Arts: music; dance; literature painting; sculpture; crafts -- Leisure: sports; traditional pastimes and games -- Festivals: New Year; Tae-bo-rum; Cherry Blossom Festival; Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day; Tan-o Day; Chusok; Christmas -- Food: kimchi; table manners; typical meals; entertaining guests; drinking customs