Iceland

Title:

Iceland

Author:

Somervill, Barbara A.

ISBN:

9780531256022

Publication Information:

New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2013.

Physical Description:

144 pages : col. ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Series:

Enchantment of the world. Second series.

Contents:

A Lifetime on the Sea -- The Force of Nature -- Teeming with Life -- A Fully Documented History -- From the Law Rock -- Making Money -- Independent and Patriotic -- Grounded in Tradition -- Literature, Music, and Sport -- Family Ties -- Timeline -- Fast Facts.

Reading Level:

960 L Lexile

Geographic Term:

Iceland.

Iceland -- Social life and customs.

Iceland -- Politics and government.

Iceland -- History.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Bayport Public Library	J 949.12 SOM	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake)	J 949.12 SOM	Searching... Unknown
Searching... R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury)	J 949.12 SOM	Searching... Unknown

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Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!

Founded by Norwegian settlers over 1,000 years ago, the small island nation of Iceland is home to the world's oldest democracy. Readers will learn about the history and culture of this fascinating nation, from its earliest settlement to its economic growth and modernization during the 20th century. They will also discover what role Iceland plays in world events today and get an up-close look at its marvelous natural beauty.

Chapter 1 A Lifetime on the Sea	p. 8
Chapter 2 The Force of Nature	p. 16
Chapter 3 Teeming with Life	p. 32
Chapter 4 Past and Present	p. 42
Chapter 5 From the Law Rock	p. 58
Chapter 6 Making Money	p. 68
Chapter 7 People and Language	p. 78
Chapter 8 Grounded in Tradition	p. 90
Chapter 9 Arts and Sports	p. 102
Chapter 10 Family Ties	p. 116
Timeline	p. 128
Fast Facts	p. 130
To Find Out More	p. 134
Index	p. 136

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