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by Sylvia Mixam (Author)
Curious about Austria? Would you like your child to discover a country of majestic mountains, sparkling lakes, imperial cities, classical music, delicious treats, and charming traditions - in a playful, screen-free way?
This book brings Austria to life for children through adventures, games, puzzles, maps, stories, fun facts, and creative hands-on activities. Children don't just read about Austria - they experience it, interact with it, and feel like young explorers traveling between Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, and beyond.
Inside, they explore famous cities and landmarks, learn fascinating facts about Austrian festivals, food, music, and traditions, discover animals and alpine landscapes, and understand why daily life in Austria sometimes feels different from home. From the Alps to beautiful valleys and lakes, from imperial palaces and historic villages to modern culture and outdoor adventures, this book shows Austria in all its many facets.
What's inside the book:
- Landscapes and Nature: the Alps, valleys, lakes, rivers, national parks, and alpine meadows
- Exciting Cities and Places: Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, Hallstatt, and more
- Culture and Everyday Life: cafés, school life, transportation, traditions, and typical customs
- Festivals and Celebrations: Christmas markets, alpine festivals, music events, and seasonal traditions
- Food and Treats: schnitzel, strudel, Sachertorte, dumplings, chocolate, and local specialties
- Music and Arts: classical composers, opera, folk music, and cultural heritage
- Animals and Wildlife: alpine animals, farms, nature parks, and conservation
- History and Heritage: emperors, castles, palaces, and fascinating stories from the past
- Interactive Activities: puzzles, search-and-find pictures, mazes, quizzes, drawing tasks, and hands-on pages
Why families love this book:
- Keeps children meaningfully engaged at home, on the go, or on vacation
- Teaches geography, history, and culture in a playful way - without feeling like school
- Screen-free and travel-friendly - perfect for trips and quiet reading moments
- Ideal for children ages 7-12 - to explore independently or together
- Makes trips to Austria more exciting as children recognize places they've learned about
- A keepsake book to treasure, revisit, and enjoy again and again
Part of the Junior Globetrotters series
Other titles available: Spain, The Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Italy, France, Turkey, the Loire Valley, Lapland, with many more in preparation.
-> Add Austria for Kids to your cart now and start an exciting journey through a beautiful, musical, and adventure-filled country!
