Describes the many different ways food is prepared, cooked, and eaten around the world, highlighting the role of food in religious and cultural traditions.
Uses the hypothetical investigation of an international drug smuggling ring to examine the work and cooperation of police forces around the world in tackling the problems of drug trafficking.
Surveys the history of painting and sculpture, from the earliest cave paintings to contemporary Oriental, Islamic, African, American, and European art forms.
After allowing the birds to eat all the seeds in his field, a lazy scarecrow realizes the consequences of his behavior when summer comes and the field is bare.
Discusses adoption, the feelings of insecurity that such a situation may cause, and the nature of biological parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents.
Explains the emotional and practical problems that arise when family members separate because the parents are breaking up, discussing what happens to the children, how life will change, and how it will be the same.