Vaughan, Jenny

Discusses heat waves, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with them.

A brief descriptive tour of Leningrad.

Presents village life in Greece, paying a visit to the island of Mykonos; and discusses the Greek celebration of Easter.

Text and illustrations trace the history and explain structure and uses of castles.

Examines the anatomy, behavior, and colony life of ants, as well as unusual facts about them and their nests.