Russia

Ten brightly illustrated books are ideal for supplementary use in social studies classes.

Featuring Tintin, the popular cartoon character also seen on cable-TV's Nickelodeon, these books are entertaining enough to fit the reading-for-pleasure category.

Tintin and his cartoon pals explore countries around the world, look in on local customs and cultures, while also learning geography.

Cartoon art and photos throughout. Tintin visits the great cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, visits Siberia, learns about the history of communism and the earlier history of Russia.