"Describes the building of the mighty Swedish warship the Vasa, how it sank not even a mile out of the harbor, the subsequent investigation, and how it was brought to the surface and restored more than three hundred years later." --

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Sweden unique in an increasingly globalized world.

"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.

"Photographs and text provide information about the country of Sweden." --

Sixteen of Larsson's watercolors of his home and family are accompanied by text explaining the pictures and something of the life of this great Swedish artist.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Sweden. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"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...

Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Sweden.

Explores the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of Sweden.

Describes the customs and beliefs connected to some of the special occasions celebrated in Sweden, including Easter, Midsommar, and Nationaldag. Includes recipes and related activities.