Finland
Edition
First Edition.
Publication Information
New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, [2022]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Audience
Grades 2-3 Cavendish Square Publishing.
Series
Summary
"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"--
Notes
Includes index.
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.