How to Build Your Own Country (CitizenKid)

By Wyatt, Valerie & Rix, Fred

Publishers Summary:
How to Build Your Own Country is an interactive and totally original learning experience that shows kids how to build their very own country from scratch. This book, the only one of its kind, offers children the expertise and advice they'll need to plant their flag in the backyard, in the bedroom or online. Kids will be amazed to discover that anyone can do it. Nation-building advice is peppered with examples of events that have shaped countries throughout history, teaching young readers about government, elections, geography and global issues. Backed up with lots of amazing examples of real micronations - some established or ruled by kids - How to Build Your Own Country promises to inspire, entertain and inform young nation-builders. Want to build your very own country from scratch? It's easy: Step 1: Stake Out Your Identity ... with a flag, money and a national anthem. Learn how to put your country's name on the map. Step 2: Run the Country ... with a government, constitution, laws and an economy. Step 3: Meet the Neighbors ... and join other nations on the big issues that face the whole world, such as poverty, global warming, security and international aid.

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978-1-55453-310-7
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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2009

Gr 3-5 Wyatt takes a lighthearted approach to her subject, which is interspersed with real facts, dates, and occurrences. She outlines three main steps: "Stake Out Your Identity," "Run the Country," and "Meet the Neighbors." Fifteen small sections under the main headings discuss naming the country, choosing a motto, setting up a government, elections, constitution, laws, money, holidays, and more. Youngster...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

This unique, odd, and informative book offers a guide for readers to create their own personal countries. Everything from finding unclai...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on February 1, 2010

Valerie Wyatt’s inventive, humorous approach will make the topic appealing to young readers. The step-by-step instructions are thought-provoking and f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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