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Provides an illustrated introduction to wetlands biomes, explaining what wetlands are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources wetlands provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a young fisherman living in Thailand.

Provides an illustrated introduction to desert biomes, explaining what deserts are, how they work, the plant and animal life they support, the resources deserts provide, and the problems of environmental destruction. Includes a look at the life of a farmer in Niger, south of the Sahara.

Relates the harrowing experiences of Japanese fighter pilot Saburo Sakai who survived World War II as Japan's greatest living ace.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text help describe various facets of everyday life in ancient Rome.