Philippines - The People (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780778793533)

The Philippine archipelago is home to over seventy different groups of peoples, each with its own traditions, customs and history. The Philippines the people is an exploration of these peoples, from the largest group, the Tagolog, to the Igorot highlanders, and the country's Muslim peoples, the Manobo, explaining how they joined together through history to form a united country. Other topics include: - the Tasaday tribe controversy - Spanish and American rule - the Chinese population - Ferdinand and Imedla Marcos - barong tagalog and traditional dress - recreational activities, such as martial arts, yo-yos, and cockfighting - respect and family traditions

Author: Greg Nickles
ISBN-10: 0778793532
ISBN-13: 9780778793533
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2001
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.24h x 8.72w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 58810 / Philippines: The People