Uruguay is part of the Exploring Countries in the Blastoff! Readers Level 5 series by ‘children’s press’.

This is a great way for middle primary students to read for information.  Each page usually contains a photo or part of one from the preceding page and one or two paragraphs of information. Just enough information to grab the students attention without overwhelming them. The contents include: location of Uruguay, wildlife, daily life, going to school, working, playing, food, and holidays. Sprinkled throughout the book are ‘Fun Facts’ (trivia) and ‘Did You Know?’ The last two pages before the glossary and index are “Fast Facts About Uruguay”. Here the reader will find a flag illustration, area, capital city, population, official language, national holidays, religions, major industries, natural resources, manufactured products, and money. Short, sweet and to the point. Just right for third and fourth graders, as well as, fifth graders.