finland

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.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Finland.

Describes the geography, history, government, people, and culture of this isolated country, which gained its independence from Russia in 1917.

A photographic introduction to Finland that provides information on the nation's geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy; and includes a time line, brief profiles of famous Finnish people, a recipe for cinnamon rolls, lyrics to the national anthem, and more.

As Irish teenager Gr?inne anxiously prepares for a reunion with her mother, who abandoned the family years before, Gr?inne's half-brothers and their mother take a dogsledding vacation in Finland.

Presents a day in the life of a young girl living in a village in Finnish Lapland, discussing the social life, customs, religion, history, and language of the Sami people.

Describes the geography, history, economy, and culture of Finland.

Describes how the culture of Finland is reflected in the celebration of festivals throughout the year, including Midsummer Festival, Pikkujoulu, Shrove Tuesday, and Students' Day.

Explores the geography, history, traditions, social life, and arts of the country which sits astride the Arctic Circle.