Books

Vietnamese school children standing with balloons



Welcome to My Country: Vietnam, by Amy Condra-Peters and
Yumi Ng. Published by Gareth Stevens in 2003.

From the Gulf of Tonkin in the north to the Gulf of Thailand in the south- Vietnam is a country of ancient traditions and great natural beauty. Join this voyage of discovery and take a closer look at the land of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, the Mekong River and the lives of the gracious Vietnamese people.


Countries of the World: Vietnam, by Amy Condra-Peters. Published by Gareth Stevens in 2002.

A land of scenic mountains and meandering waterways, Vietnam endured historical periods of foreign domination, division into two political halves and devastating warfare before becoming a reunified nation in 1975. From the steep highlands of northern Vietnam to the rocky beaches of Ha Long Bay, from the ancient citadel of Hue to the modern industrial hub of Ho Chi Minh City, and from the painstaking art of lacquerware to the mesmerizing stagecraft of water puppetry, this book showcases the natural treasures and cultural achievements of a talented and courageous people.


Sleeping With Your Baby, by James J. McKenna, Ph.D.; edited by Amy Condra.  Published by Platypus Media in 2007.

Written by a leading authority on infant sleeping, this book is designed to educate parents about safe and unsafe sleeping environments, according to the present scientific status, and to match the best sleeping arrangement to each particular family.