Poland

Poland

Zilah Deckker

Book - 2008

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Subjects
Poland > Juvenile literature.
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic [2008]
Language
English
Main Author
Zilah Deckker (-)
Item Description
An overview of the European nation of Poland that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
Map on front lining papers. Time line of Polish history on back lining papers.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Audience
1060L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.
ISBN
9781426302015
  • Foreword
  • Geography
  • Somewhere in the Middle
  • At a Glance
  • What's the Weather Like?
  • Fast Facts
  • Average Temperature & Rainfall
  • Physical Map
  • Special Feature: Poland's Waterway
  • Special Feature: An Accidental Desert
  • Nature
  • Ancient Nature
  • At a Glance
  • Varied Wildlife
  • Species at Risk
  • Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
  • Special Feature: Welcome Back Bison
  • Special Feature: An Unlikely Nature Reserve
  • Special Feature: Who Gives a Hoot?
  • History
  • Crossroads of Europe
  • At a Glance
  • Polish Rule
  • Time line
  • Historical Map
  • Special Feature: Underground City of Salt
  • Special Feature: Where Is the World?
  • Special Feature: September 11, 1683
  • Special Feature: The Home Army
  • Special Feature: Workers' Solidarity
  • People & Culture
  • A Catholic Culture
  • At a Glance
  • A Changing Population
  • Common Polish Phrases
  • Population Map
  • Special Feature: Passion Plays
  • Special Feature: National Holidays
  • Special Feature: Chopin Polonaise
  • Special Feature: The City of Culture
  • Special Feature: Watching, Waiting, and Eating
  • Government & Economy
  • The European Dream
  • At a Glance
  • Dictators and Democracy
  • Trading Partners
  • Political Map
  • Special Feature: How the Government Works
  • Special Feature Map: Industry
  • Special Feature: The Polish Pope
  • Special Feature: Lech Walesa
  • Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Further Information
  • Index
  • Credits
Review by Horn Book Review

In addition to the customary information upper-elementary report writers seek--climate, culture, history, government, etc.--this book provides interesting additional tidbits, such as a sidebar about a nine-hundred-year-old salt mine now used as a concert hall (though, perhaps deliberately, some of the book's more controversial historical info is sketchy). Many photographs and maps illustrate the information. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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