Pique your curiosity about a country where fire and ice meet, and give your child a clear and vivid journey. ??

Have you ever wondered:

• Why does Iceland, so close to the Arctic Circle, enjoy relatively mild winters thanks to ocean currents?

• Where does the word "geyser" come from and how does boiling water erupt?

• How did an entire island, Surtsey, come into being from an eruption in 1963?

• Why are Icelandic beaches black sand and what do their minerals tell us?

• How can you read a landscape just from place names like -foss, -jökull, or -hraun?

• Why do Icelanders mostly call each other by their first names and how does their naming system work?

• What do the small seismic tremors recorded almost every day tell us?

• How does geothermal energy heat homes, swimming pools... and even some sidewalks?

• Why are there no permanent mosquito populations in Iceland?

• What do moraines reveal about the former boundaries of glaciers?

Why choose this book for your child:

• Educational and rigorous: each fact is short, precise, and sourced, for learning without approximation and building solid knowledge.

• Suitable for ages 7-12: accessible vocabulary, concrete explanations, simple analogies, and everyday examples for quick and easy understanding.

• Clear and captivating: a warm voice that guides, explains, and surprises, making you want to read "just one more fact" every night.

• Culture + science: geology, weather, the sea, biodiversity, language, and history shed light on each other to form a complete and coherent picture.

• Enhanced critical thinking: maps, measurements, field clues, and observation methods teach children to verify, compare, and reason.

• Respect for nature: safety, trails, wildlife, and fragile ecosystems are presented with simple and responsible actions.

• Flexible format: 100 independent facts to pick and choose from in any order, perfect for short, regular reading sessions.

• Careful language: clear English that enriches vocabulary, while opening the door to fun and useful Icelandic words.

• Quiz included: a final quiz allows your child to test their knowledge and consolidate what they have learned while having fun.

• Inspiring illustrations: the book features a dozen black-and-white illustrations that aid comprehension and stimulate the imagination.

"100 Amazing Facts About Iceland" transforms curiosity into lasting knowledge. Give it to your child so they can discover how to read the Earth... and love it with discernment.

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• Publication Date: June 3, 2024
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• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 219 Pages
• File Size: 156 KB