Heather Docalavich: 5 books

Poland is an Eastern European country that is stepping up on the world stage. It joined the EU in 2004 as part of that journey. For a long time, Poland has been home to scientific thinkers, artists, and musicians. Today, it is one of the countries that have weathered the global recession the best, proving this nation's strength. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

The Czech Republic is one of the newest countries in the world. It's also new to the EU—it joined in 2004. People have lived in what we now call the Czech Republic for thousands of years, however. This land has a long history and is moving forward while dealing with challenges like the recent global recession. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

A member of the EU since 1995, Sweden is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in the world. It takes caring for its people and the environment very seriously. Recently, it bounced back strongly from the global recession, and it is working hard to rebuild its economy. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

The Netherlands is one of the most progressive countries in the EU. It was a founding member in 1952 and has supported a more unified Europe for a long time. The Netherlands has figured out innovative ways to battle climate change and deal with the global recession. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

Denmark is a peaceful northern country that joined the EU in 1973. From the Vikings to the modern day, Denmark has a long history. Today, Denmark is a very environmentally conscious nation with a lot going on. It also must figure out how to deal with issues of immigration and the global recession as it looks to the future. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!