Norway in Pictures

By Eric Braun

Book Overview

After experiencing centuries of rule by its neighbors and Nazi occupation during World War II, Norway has struggled to remain independent.With the discovery of offshore oil in 1969, the standard of living for all Norwegians was raised.However, in recent decades soaring taxes and wavering oil prices have forced Norway to accept the possibility of losing some of its autonomy as it tries to build an economy less dependent on oil.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822503697
• ISBN13: 9780822503699
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended

This book contains some stunning photographs that tell a story of the country and the Norwegian people. The fast facts and other tidbits of information about the geography, the people, politics and social issues made this an easy and educational read. This book is highly recommended for those intending to visit Norway, and particularly for those with distant ties to the Scandinavian countries.