This book is suitable for ages 9-14. The breathtaking land of Germany is featured from its rolling hills, forests, and mighty rivers, to the snow-capped Bavarian Alps in the Southeast. Captivating full-colour photos help convey Germany's beautiful landscape as well as its large cities, industry, farming and the environment. The topics covered include: the centre of Europe; the Black Forest, Bavarian Alps, and Rhine River; the German people - Bavarians, Saxons, Turks, and Europeans; Berlin and other bustling cities; transportation and the car industry; factories and farms; joining the European Economic Union; wildlife; and, cleaning up the environment.