Vietnam’s Son

150.00

Great Men and Women of Asia–Children‘s series is partnership project of The Bookmark, Inc. and Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation to bring inspiring stories of real-life heroism to children all over the world, so that they may grow in their love of country, compassion for their fellowmen, and perserverance to achieve worthwhile goals anchored on strong personal values.

Description

His expertise in the management of problem soils in Vietnam, together with his knowledge on rice production and agricultural diversification in the Mekong Delta, greatly increased rice productivity and contributed to the emergence of Vietnam as the third largest rice exporting country in the world.

VO-TONG XUAN received the 1993 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service. The Board of Trustees recognizes his combining practical scientific research and ešective advocacy to improve the lives of Vietnam’s farmers.

WRITTEN BY DIDITH T. RODRIGO
ILLUSTRATED BY MA. VICTORIA M. RONIDEL
COPYRIGHT © 2006, 16 PAGES
8 X 10 INCHES, COLORED
ISBN 978-971-569-555-8

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