sweden

Sixteen-year-old Calista travels to Stockholm, Sweden, for a semester abroad, glad to escape her annoying twin sister and looking forward to spending every possible moment with her boyfriend, Jonas, whom she met while he was an exchange student at her Wisconsin school--but when she arrives, it seems her plans will have to change.

Having left Nazi-occupied Vienna a year ago, thirteen-year-old Jewish refugee Stephie Steiner adapts to life in the cultured Swedish city of Gothenburg, where she attends school, falls in love, and worries about her parents who were not allowed to emigrate.

Text and photographs introduce Europe's third largest country, its cities, industries, and customs.

Ten-year-old Lisa tells about her brothers and playmates and the happy times they spend at work and at play in their Swedish village.

On the eve of publisher Mikael Blomkvist's story about sex trafficking between Eastern Europe and Sweden, two investigating reporters are murdered. And even more shocking for Mikael Blomkvist: the fingerprints found on the murder weapon belong to Lisbeth Salander--the troubled, wise-beyond-her-years genius hacker who came to his aid years before.

A Swedish tomboy with unusual style makes life an adventure for her new neighbors.

Presents an introduction to Sweden, providing information on its geography, climate, people, industry, agriculture, and daily life.

Describes the history, geography, economy, government, natural resources, landmarks, and culture of Sweden.

Text and photos show how Swedes celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, and dance.