Finland / Sloane Gould.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781502662392
- 1502662396
- 9781502662378
- 150266237X
- 9781502662385
- 1502662388
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 948.97 G698 | Available | 33111010980221 | ||||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Finland has a culture defined by its natural landscape and rich history. Finns from this "land of a thousand lakes" enjoy time in nature and learn from one of the most successful educational systems in the world. Readers are introduced to the lifestyles, arts, and traditions of Finland, from the exciting capital city of Helsinki to the vast wilderness of Lapland. They discover the ways 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.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.