Of Land And Sea, A Kid's Guide To Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Trapani is a city in Sicily, Italy that was founded way back in time by a group of people called the Elymians. Their Iron age history is basically the same as that of their nearby Sicani neighbors; and they adopted the Greek alphabet into their own language, a language no one has been able to translate to this day. Some Sicilians will tell you they are the same as the Greeks, probably because their histories intertwine. Much of the old city of Trapani dates from the late medieval or early modern period, and Fishing and canning are the main local industries. There is a lot to see and do in Trapani, and many things will catch your eye. This is truly one place where the sky meets the sea, and it s a great place to be! So bring your walking shoes and your camera and take pictures of your own as you do a great explore! Mainly, think about the past, the present and the future and how the people intermingled cultures, just as everyone has done since the beginning of time, to create the great, vast world in which we live today. This learn to read book gives you a peek at what you can see in Trapani, and in the hills of Erice. And be sure to watch the free music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel to see even more of this city!"