Topic: Traveling the Different Regions of France
Books
The Regions of France: A Reference Guide to History and Culture
By: M. Wayne Northcutt
Ages 12+
This is a reference style book that emphasizes that Paris is not France. Reviewers of this book said that it was easy to find information and that it is an all encompassing text.
By: Teacher Created
Resources (Author) , Linda Pickwell (Contributor)
Ages 8+
This book is unique because it is designed for
children. It is only 32 pages long, and
it is easy to read.
France (Enchantment of the World)
By: Liz
Sonneborn
Publisher: Scholastic
Ages: 8+
This book gives an overview of modern France and its regions
with an emphasis on tourist attractions.
I like that this book has a lot of pictures and easy to read facts.
The Discovery of
France: A Historical Geography
By: Graham Robb
Ages: 12+
This book uncovers history the regions of France that are not usually discussed. I like that it presents an unusual side of French history and geography.
Modern France: A Very Short Introduction
By: Vanessa R.
Schwartz
Ages: 12+
This book talks about modern France and its influence in the
world today. Reviewers of the book
commented on its readability and its ability to captivate the reader.
Mon Premier Tour de France
By: Didier Mounie
Ages: 5-8
This is a book designed for French children to introduce them to France and its various regions. This would be a great book for low level French students as an introduction to French geography.
L'Imagerie de la France
By: Emilie Beaumont, Stéphanie Redoulès, Sophie Toussaint, and Isabelle Rognoni
Age 5+
Another children's book designed for French children, this book provides beautiful pictures in a format that is easy for low level French students. I like that the book is divided by region, and each region has its own section.
Geography of France
By: Raoul Blanchard
Ages: 12+
This is a reprint of a historical in which each region is explored individually. In the description, it tells on which page each region can be found. This would be a very informational text, but it may be difficult for struggling readers to understand.
Websites
- The Regions of France
Grades 7+
I really like the layout and accessibility of this site. From the map on the homepage, you click on a region to see pictures, maps, and information about the specific region.
- Les Régions de la France
Grades 7+
This site provides a very basic overview of each region of France and the tourist attractions it has to offer.
- HowStuffWorks: France
Grade 7+
This site gives a more thorough explanation of each region and its specific geographical and cultural features.
- France: Regions in Brief
This site gives a short blurb about each region with facts about its tourist sites with traveling tips.
- Clickable Map of France
Students are presented with a map of France with each region labeled. When you click on a region, you are taken to an informational page that gives information on the history and geography of each region. I like that it is interactive!
- French Tourist Office
This is another interactive map that allows you to click on a region to learn about it. I like that this site gives a list of each city in the region with a short blurb about the city and what it has to offer.
- Travel France Online
This site is a bit difficult to navigate, but I like the information presented about each regions. There are legends and stories to go along with each region in addition to the general information.
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ReplyDeleteI like your text set. Personally i really enjoy books and websites that talk about facts that are off the beaten path. I would love to get my hands on that geographical history book you have in your set! Also, I really enjoyed the website with the interactive maps. It was fun learning about the different regions of france that aren't already popular. On a more teacher "hat" note - I like how your set covers people of all ages.