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1) Sweden
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"Sweden is often featured on lists of the happiest countries in the world, so what is it about life in Sweden that makes people so satisfied? Readers explore essential elements of Swedish culture-from the natural beauty citizens are surrounded by to the basics of life such as education and health care and unique elements such as food, festivals, and the arts. Curriculum topics such as history, government, and economics are also highlighted, along...
4) Sweden
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Sweden"--Provided by publisher.
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In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
7) Sweden
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"Engaging images accompany information about Sweden. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
8) Sweden
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Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Sweden unique in an increasingly globalized world.
9) Sweden
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Photographs and text provide information about the country of Sweden.
10) Sweden
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"The European Countries Today series offers readers a broad-ranging yet concise look at Europe today by providing information on 15 of the most important countries in Europe and describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors."--Provided by publisher.
11) Sweden
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A truly exciting place, Sweden has many interesting sights, traditions, and people living there today. Readers will discover what the country is like in this book, which discusses the country's language, history, customs, and celebrations. Presented in easy-to-understand yet informative language, and complete with vivid photographs and an engaging design, this book offers early readers a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Sweden.
12) Sweden
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Readers learn about the landscape, history, government, economy, people and culture of Sweden.
13) Sweden
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Discusses the history, government, economy, people, and culture of the largest Scandinavian country.
15) Sweden
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Describes the history, geography, economy, culture, religion, language, sports, arts, and people of this northern European country.
18) Sweden
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An introduction to Sweden which touches briefly on its history, geography, folkways, industry, and contributions to the arts.
19) Nail soup
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A traveler stopping at a lonely cottage pulls a rusty nail from his pocket and starts to make nail soup for a grumpy old woman--proving that a merry heart and generous soul produce far better results than whines and demands.
20) Sweden
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Describes how the culture of Sweden is reflected in its many festivals, including the Feast of Valborg, Midsummer's Day, Lucia Day, and the 20th Day of Knut.