switzerland

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Topical Term
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z
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switzerland

Barry, the bravest Saint Bernard

1992
Relates the feats of Barry, the St. Bernard dog whose name, to this day, honors the best dog at the St. Bernard Monastery.

William Tell

1996
Recounts how the legendary Swiss folk hero was forced to shoot an apple from his son's head by the tyrannical Austrian governor Gessler.

The singing fir tree

a Swiss folktale
1992
In his quest to find the perfect wood for his masterpiece, a woodcarver tries to cut down the town's beloved singing fir tree.

Treasures from the attic

the extraordinary story of Anne Frank's family
2011
Provides an account of Anne Frank and her family based on letters and photographs the Franks sent to father Otto's mother Alice, and passed down to her grandson, Buddy.

Henry Dunant

founder of the Red Cross, the relief organization dedicated to helping suffering people all over the world
1988
Describes how a young Swiss businessman, accidentally viewing the bloody Battle of Solferino in 1859, was shocked at the lack of care given the wounded and went on to found the International Red Cross.

William Tell

1981
A retelling of the story of William Tell, who shot an apple from his son's head and ultimately was responsible for the formation of the country of Switzerland.

Switzerland

1999
Describes how the culture of Switzerland is reflected in its many festivals, including the Children's Festival, the William Tell Festival, and Silvesterklause.

The legend of William Tell

1991
Recounts in rhyme the story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.

Christmas in Switzerland

1995
Describes how Christmas is celebrated in Switzerland. Includes Swiss craft projects, recipes, and carols.

William Tell

1991
Recounts the story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.

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