Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better? Do you want all the essential facts about France at your fingertips?
If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real Italy is a great place to start.
What's hot: Italy highlights you really won't want to miss Where to check out Italy's famous fashion industry (and how to buy designer clothes cheap!) The music scene, including festivals and the biggest TV talent show, Amici Introducing some of Italy's favourite foods Why all Italian kids are scooter crazy Need-to-know information about internet access, mobile networks, key words and phrases and more Whether you are planning a trip or a holiday, just day-dreaming about one or simply need to know the facts The Real Italy is your essential guide.

It is part of a series of books that help young people find out what a country is really about.

This book is part of a book series called Real .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school. This book is part of a HiLo reading scheme, combining high interest relative to the required reading skill.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .

This book has the following chapters: Introducing Italy What's hot: Italy Italy facts and stats Food A slice of Italy Morning markets Culture Music Music festivals Fashion Scooter crazy! A country of ruins Sport Gooaaaaallllll! Football fever The Tifosi Motor racing Giro d'italia Cycling Leisure Family first Friends Festivals Ferragosto Holiday time Beach life Away from the mainland Sicily Sardinia The essentials Key information for travellers Finding out more Index