Poland

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Title:

Poland

Author:

Mara, Wil.

ISBN:

9780531220160

Physical Description:

144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.

Series:

Enchantment of the world. Second series.

Contents:

A people in transition -- The heart of Europe -- All creatures great and small -- Past and present -- The halls of government -- A new economy -- The Polish people -- Spiritual life -- Arts and sports -- Everyday life.

Reading Level:

1060 L Lexile

Geographic Term:

Poland.

Poland -- History.

Poland -- Description and travel.

Poland -- Politics and government.

Poland -- Social life and customs.

Summary:

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Poland.

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Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!After suffering through World War II, the nation of Poland faced several decades of difficulties. Today, however, it is a country in the midst of transition, with a bright future ahead of it. Readers will get a close-up look at Poland as they learn about its incredible history and immerse themselves in its rich cultural heritage. They will also learn about the country's modern government and get a taste of its incredible natural beauty.

Author Notes

Wil Mara, a lifelong fan of the National Football League, is the author of more than seventy-five books. He has written both fiction and nonfiction, for both children and adults. Aside from his " NFL novels, " he also wrote the 2005 disaster thriller Wave , which won the 2005 New Jersey Notable Book Award.

Chapter 1 A People in Transition	p. 8
Chapter 2 The Heart of Europe	p. 16
Chapter 3 All Creatures Great and Small	p. 26
Chapter 4 Past and Present	p. 36
Chapter 5 The Halls of Government	p. 56
Chapter 6 A New Economy	p. 68
Chapter 7 The Polish People	p. 80
Chapter 8 Spiritual Life	p. 88
Chapter 9 Arts and Sports	p. 102
Chapter 10 Everyday Life	p. 116
Timeline	p. 128
Fast Facts	p. 130
To Find Out More	p. 134
Index	p. 136

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