We Visit Indonesia takes middle school students on a wonderful journey to the Asian country of Indonesia. The book is written in a lively and interesting style that makes Indonesia come alive. The title contains Indonesia's history, geography, conflicts, culture, religions, politics, economy, and most importantly contemporary life in the country today. The country's vital statistics, timeline, …
Though ongoing economic, political, and social crises have kept Indonesia in the headlines for over a year, Southeast Asia's troubled giant remains poorly understood in the United States. This 17,000-island archipelago, ranging over 3,000 miles from east to west, occupies a strategic location that connects the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean to East Asia. The fourth-most populous country in th…
Take your child on an adventure to an exotic land, and help him or her learn about the world from an early age. If you want to enrich your child's imagination, then this is the book for you. Come along as Adrian explores Indonesia. Join him on an adventure that will take you from lunch with the hairy orange orangutans in the jungles of Borneo, to surfing the giant waves of the Balinese water…
Indonesian Politics Under Suharto offers an informed and balanced analysis of President Suharto's New Order government as it approaches a crucial political juncture. Michael R. J. Vatikiotis reassesses the New Order's origins and evaluates the considerable economic progress achieved under Suharto, contrasted against the regime's dubious attempts to fashion an enduring political system blending …
This continuing HEIAN series is devoted to oral retellings of Asian childhood tales. Indonesian Fables of Feats and Fortunes tells about a mischievous small deer, a rooster that sings, and a battling baby water buffalo. Kuniko Sugiura lived in Indonesia, where she collected folklore. She has written and edited several books on folktales and storytelling. Koji Honda has a degree in sculptu…
Provides an introduction to Indonesia using a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
Indonesia offers a captivating first-hand account of life in one of Australia's closest and most important neighbours. Its valuable insights into the daily life, culture, traditions and beliefs of the Indonesian people were all gained through first-hand interviews.
Halo, Teman-Teman! Apakah Teman-Teman suka menari? Di buku ini, Teman-Teman akan berkenalan dengan Aro Aro senang menari. Aro tinggal di Pulau Nias, Sumatra Utara. Salah satu tarian yang terkenal di sana adalah tari perang cilik. Kalau senang membaca, Teman-Teman jadi tahu banyak tentang Indonesia. Ada banyak tempat indah. Ada banyak tarian. Ada banyak cerita.
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Indonesia! On this whirl-wind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Indonesia’s volcanic islands and ancient temples, taste a steaming bowl of bakso noodle soup, and watch a late-night shadow puppet show. A special section introduces Indonesia’s capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on bo…