Text, photographs, and diagrams examine the history of gold, describe how it is found, mined, and refined, and discuss how it is has been used through the ages.
A brief biography of the controversial Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great, that describes her life, extent of her vast kingdom, and how she sought to improve life for the Russian people.
Presents a brief history behind the making of Willa Cather's "My ?ntonia," and examines how the author's life and the lives of American pioneers influenced her work.
Presents the life of Alice Paul, who helped give women the right to vote, by leading a march on Washington, being arrested, and meeting with President Woodrow Wilson.
An introduction to South Korea, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
An introduction to North Korea, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
