norway

In 1940, when the Nazi invasion of Norway reaches their village in the far north, twelve-year-old Peter and his friends use their sleds to transport nine million dollars worth of gold bullion past the German soldiers to the secret harbor where Peter's uncle keeps his ship ready to take the gold for safekeeping in the United States.

Describes the struggles and hard work of early Scandinavian immigrants to the United States largely settling in the midwest, and includes their traditions and famous Scandinavian Americans.

Provides an overview of Norway, describing its history, geography, climate, and culture.

New friends Nilly and Lisa help eccentric professor Doctor Proctor to develop his latest invention, a powder that makes one fart, making them very popular at school, but someone is planning to steal the industrial-strength formula for evil purposes.

Only two months into his first year of junior high school, Markus has already fallen in love with all of the girls in his class.

A fictionalized account of how a group of Norwegian children carried bullion to the sea on their sleds, thus helping their country move its gold reserves to the United States during the German occupation.

An introduction to Norway, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.

Examines the history, society, economy, and culture of Norway, about one half of which is located north of the Arctic Circle.

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce young readers to the history, landscape, people, and traditions of Norway.

Contains general information about the landscape, economy, original inhabitants, culture, and neighbors of Norway, and includes vocabulary words.