Finland /
Gould, Sloane,
Finland / Sloane Gould. - First Edition. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Exploring world cultures . - Exploring world cultures. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Introduction -- Geography -- History -- Government -- The Economy -- The Environment -- The People Today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Art and Festivals -- Fun and Play -- Food -- Glossary -- Find Out More -- Index.
"Finland has a culture defined by its natural landscape and rich history. Finns who hail from this "land of a thousand lakes" enjoy time in nature and learn from one of the most successful educational systems in the world. This book introduces readers to lifestyles, arts, and traditions of Finland, from the exciting capital city of Helsinki to the vast wilderness of Lapland. They'll discover the ways in which many city-dwelling Finns live today, as well as how the indigenous Sami people herd reindeer in the north. Photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars add depth to accessible text to give readers an unforgettable tour of Finland"--
Ages 8 years Cavendish Square Publishing. Grades 2-3 Cavendish Square Publishing.
9781502662392 1502662396 9781502662378 150266237X 9781502662385 1502662388
2020039619
Finland--Juvenile literature.
Finland--Description and travel.
Finland--History--Juvenile literature.
Finland--Social life and customs.
Finland / Sloane Gould. - First Edition. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Exploring world cultures . - Exploring world cultures. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Introduction -- Geography -- History -- Government -- The Economy -- The Environment -- The People Today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Art and Festivals -- Fun and Play -- Food -- Glossary -- Find Out More -- Index.
"Finland has a culture defined by its natural landscape and rich history. Finns who hail from this "land of a thousand lakes" enjoy time in nature and learn from one of the most successful educational systems in the world. This book introduces readers to lifestyles, arts, and traditions of Finland, from the exciting capital city of Helsinki to the vast wilderness of Lapland. They'll discover the ways in which many city-dwelling Finns live today, as well as how the indigenous Sami people herd reindeer in the north. Photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars add depth to accessible text to give readers an unforgettable tour of Finland"--
Ages 8 years Cavendish Square Publishing. Grades 2-3 Cavendish Square Publishing.
9781502662392 1502662396 9781502662378 150266237X 9781502662385 1502662388
2020039619
Finland--Juvenile literature.
Finland--Description and travel.
Finland--History--Juvenile literature.
Finland--Social life and customs.