History of Thailand: Journey Through the Land of Smiles

A rich, deep dive into the history of Thailand presented as an engaging elementary-school textbook. Designed to give young learners a balanced, fact-dense survey of Thailand's geography, kingdoms, culture, and daily life-without hero worship or moralizing. Through vivid illustrations, hands-on activities, and surprising micro-topics, students will meet the people, places, and ideas that shaped Siam and modern Thailand. This book satisfies national curriculum requirements while sneaking in advanced tidbits to challenge even a know-it-all.

• Monsoon climates, river systems (Chao Phraya, Mekong), soils, and forests
• Rise and fall of Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin kingdoms
• Rice cultivation, marketplaces, festivals (Songkran, Loy Krathong)
• Textiles, ceramics, architecture, and Buddhist art symbolism
• Theravāda rituals, classical dance, music, folklore, and one quirky insight per lesson

• 100 pages of bite-sized chapters-perfect for elementary readers
• Beautiful colored-pencil illustrations with detailed, publication-quality captions
• End-of-lesson exercises to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking
• Stand-alone unit format-no prep required, great for weekly lessons
• Supports homeschool, classroom supplement, and after-school enrichment

Bring the story of Thailand into your home or classroom with this visually stunning, content-rich volume. Perfect for parents, tutors, and young historians ready to explore one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating lands.