This title in the Enchantment of the World Second Series shows the daily struggle to survive in one of the poorest, smallest countries in the world, acknowledging problems of pollution, political strife, low literacy rates, and harsh working conditions. But Orr also celebrates Bangladesh's rich culture, addressing family life, Islam, arts, and sports. The strong design features highly readable type and beautiful, color photos on almost every page. The first chapter about the endangered Royal Bengal tiger will attract readers, but why does Orr tell it in a conservationist's fictionalized diary entries? The exciting facts don't need the made-up stuff. Includes clear maps and useful end matter.