Iceland

by Melanie Waldron

Overview

Iceland offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484611005
Publisher:	Heinemann
Publication date:	11/01/2014
Series:	Countries Around the World Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics.

Table of Contents

Introducing Iceland 4

History: A Young Country 6

Regions and Resources: Landscape and Economy 12

Wildlife: A Pristine Environment 18

Infrastructure: Running the Country 22

Culture: Language, Literature, and Leisure 28

Iceland Today 34

Fact File 36

Timeline 40

Glossary 42

Find Out More 44

Topic Tools 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Iceland, known as "the land of fire and ice," is a country whose beauty, history, and culture exudes an ethereal allure. Lying beneath the Arctic Circle and resting atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it is no wonder this country boasts many natural sights, such as the Northern Lights, the largest icecap in the world, and geysers that shoot water 100 feet into the air. With this middle reader, a part of the "Countries Around the World" series, elementary and middle school students will get an overview of this country's lifestyle, government, educational system, wildlife, landscape, and economy. Children will also learn some Icelandic vocabulary, including a unique fact about last names. Maps, photographs, and charts are dispersed throughout giving students a visual representation of the text concerning such things as parliamentary constituencies, employment, and the common sights of Iceland and everyday life. A Fact File, Timeline, and Glossary are all provided at the back of the book for quick references to information, key events, and definitions of vocabulary words that were bolded throughout the text. Elementary teachers will appreciate the Topic Tools section that provides a map and flag project. Overall, this book is an excellent, up-to-date supplemental resource for geography and social studies or personal research. Reviewer: Justina Engebretson

Children's Literature - Justina Engebretson