Parker, Lewis K

A brief biography of American oil magnate, John D. Rockefeller.

A short biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad tycoon, focusing on his success as a business man.

Presents an introduction to simple machines, providing information on the lever, the pulley, the wheel and axle, and the inclined plane.

Invites the reader to explore seven different cities and landmarks across India. Also examines various geographical and cultural aspects of the country.

Introduces John Jacob Astor, who came to the United States in 1784, began work as a clerk for a fur trader, later went into business for himself, and died in 1848 as the richest man in America.

An introduction to Spain, highlighting the country's geography, people, foods, schools, recreation, celebrations, and language.

Text and pictures describe several areas of Vietnam, including cultural information on topics such as rice farming, water puppet shows, and Vietnamese New Year celebrations.

Invites the reader to explore eight different cities and landmarks across England. Also examines various geographical and cultural aspects of the country.

Invites the reader to explore seven different cities and landmarks across Egypt. Also examines various geographical and cultural aspects of the country.

Highlights the geography, people, food, schools, recreation, celebrations, and language of Egypt.