finland

Ski jumper Mo Clark goes to Finland with the Scholar Athlete Exchange Program, trying to get away from her famous and accomplished family and seeking equality in her male-dominated sport.

When Russian troops invade Finland during the winter of 1939-40, Marko, a young polio victim determined to keep his homeland free, joins the Finnish Army as a messenger boy.

"Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Finland"--Provided by publisher.

Upon their father's death, Tess and her younger brother, Axel, leave New York for their grandparents' home in Finland, where they learn that a bear they both saw is the spirit of their mother, the strange man with her is the keeper of souls, and he wants Axel, already plagued with the disease that killed their mother, to replace him.

Finding a pile of blood-stained money, Lumikki Andersson finds she is no longer able to stay under the social radar, swept up into a murder investigation and possible conspiracy involving dirty cops and a drug kingpin.

Upon their father's death, Tess and her younger brother, Axel, leave New York for their grandparents' home in Finland, where they learn that a bear they both saw is the spirit of their mother, the strange man with her is the keeper of souls, and he wants Axel, already plagued with the disease that killed their mother, to replace him.

Traces the histories of Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, covering geography, economy, government and society, and cultural life. Includes illustrations and maps.

A fourteen-year-old Finnish boy experiences both pain and pleasure in his relationship with a retarded friend who possesses some rare insights.

Describes the geography, history, and culture of Finland and provides black-and-white photos, sidebars, biographical profiles, a glossary, a chronology, and an annotated further reading list.

Describes the geography, history, people, and customs of Finland.