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Iceland / by C.R. McKay.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Exploring world culturesPublisher: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2022Copyright date: © 2022Edition: First EditionDescription: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781502662354
  • 1502662353
  • 9781502662330
  • 1502662337
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Summary: "Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. This book delves into the culture that rose up from this rugged landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers. Readers will learn about Iceland's Viking history and how it has affected its government and people in the past and still today. Brilliant photographs will highlight the bustling arts scene of Reykjavík and the magnificent natural environment of the Atlantic island. Sidebars and fact boxes add to engaging text, allowing readers to connect deeply with the culture of Iceland"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 949.12 M153 Checked out 07/11/2024 33111010980213
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 949.12 M153 Available 33111010842736
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. Readers delve into the culture that rose up from this rugged landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers. They learn about Iceland's Viking history and how it has affected its government and people in the past and still today. Brilliant photographs highlight the bustling arts scene of Reykjavík and the magnificent natural environment of the Atlantic island. Sidebars and fact boxes add to engaging text, allowing readers to connect deeply with the culture of Iceland.

Ages 8 years Cavendish Square Publishing.

Grades 2-3 Cavendish Square Publishing.

"Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. This book delves into the culture that rose up from this rugged landscape of volcanoes, hot springs, and glaciers. Readers will learn about Iceland's Viking history and how it has affected its government and people in the past and still today. Brilliant photographs will highlight the bustling arts scene of Reykjavík and the magnificent natural environment of the Atlantic island. Sidebars and fact boxes add to engaging text, allowing readers to connect deeply with the culture of Iceland"-- 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.

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