FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2004
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. only-- Welcome to Switzerland! In this program, students will enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountain village of Btterkinden before heading off to Bern to visit some of the capital city's most famous sites: the bear pits, the Swiss National Bank, the Federal Palace and the Kunstmuseum, among others. Throughout the program, students will learn some of the cultural traditions, history, climate and politics of Switzerland, including how Bern got its name as the result of a hunting trip! Before the journey ends, students will watch the moving chime show at Bern's renowned clock tower, marvel at the highly ornamented gate at Bern Cathedral and sample some delicious cheese fondue. Part of the Countries Around the World Series. A teacher's guide for the series is included and available online. Title-specific guides are available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
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...this series would make a fine supplement for geography curriculums, as well as solid introductions for public library collections...Recommended." " - Video Librarian (March/April 2008)"This series does an outstanding job of giving youngsters a quick but complete introduction…fascinating, well-organized…" - School Library Journal (Jan 2008)