netherlands

An adaptation of Mary Mapes Dodge's story about a Dutch brother and sister working toward two goals: finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.

Offers a brief historical overview of the first Dutch colonies in the Americas, and the men and women who settled them.

Text and pictures present a brief overview of Holland's cities, customs, industries, and people.

Describes how the culture of Holland is reflected in its many festivals, including Sinterklaas, Carnaval, and Queensday.

By blocking a leaking hole in the dike, a young boy saves his town from destruction.

Examines the geography, culture, foods, and arts of the Netherlands.

Describes life in the busy capital city of Amsterdam, Holland.

During World War II in the Netherlands, a ten-year-old boy's dream of skating in a famous race allows him to help two children escape to Belgium by ice skating past German soldiers and other enemies.

After a young Dutch girl writes to her new American friend in thanks for the care package sent after World War II, she begins to receive increasingly larger boxes.

A Dutch Jewish girl describes the two-and-one-half years she spent in hiding in the upstairs bedroom of a farmer's house during World War II.