TY - BOOK AU - Gould,Sloane TI - Finland T2 - Exploring world cultures SN - 9781502662392 PY - 2022///] CY - New York PB - Cavendish Square Publishing KW - Finland KW - Juvenile literature KW - Description and travel KW - History KW - Social life and customs N1 - 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; Ages 8 years; Cavendish Square Publishing; Grades 2-3; Cavendish Square Publishing N2 - "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"-- ER -