Behnke, Alison

Photographs, diagrams, and maps describe the history, geography, culture, economy, and people of Taiwan.

Describes the land, climate, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Serbia and Montenegro; covers sights to see; and features photos, sidebars, and addresses for related Web sites.

An introduction to the duties and daily life of fire fighters.

Photographs, maps, and text describe the history and significance of Angkor Wat, a temple constructed in the twelfth century, located in Angkor, Cambodia, and examines the art and architecture found within the temple walls.

An introduction to Cuban cooking featuring traditional recipes for yucca with garlic sauce, creole chicken, mango and papaya milkshake. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this Caribbean island nation.

An introduction to Brazilian cooking, featuring traditional recipes for Brazilian pork chops, black bean stew, and codfish bites. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this South American nation.

Presents an introduction to Central American cooking, featuring traditional recipes for bread, salads, tortillas, desserts, and other foods, and includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of the region.

Presents an introduction to Mediterranean cooking, featuring traditional recipes for meatballs, salads, stews, desserts, holiday food, and more and includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this region.

Provides a photographic introduction to Syria, discussing the country's land, history and government, people, culture, and economy, and includes a time line, statistics, maps, and a Web site link for further study.

Photographs and text provide information on the geography, history, government, people, culture, and economy of South Korea. Includes maps and a time line.