
Written by Lisa Owings
Part of the Exploring Countries: Blastoff! Readers series
Volcanoes and glaciers shape an island nation known as the land of fire and ice.
Iceland has around 200 volcanoes, and glaciers cover about a tenth of the island, which is why it is called the land of fire and ice. This Exploring Countries book tours its landscape, wildlife, people and culture, from daily life and school to food, sports and holidays, with photos, a map and fast facts.
Iceland is known as "the land of fire and ice." This is because the island has around 200 volcanoes and about a tenth of its area is covered with glaciers. The colors of the national flag represent these defining land features. Explore the pages of this book to learn about the Icelandic people, culture, and landscape.
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