juvenile literature

Describes the emigration of people from the East Coast of the United States and from foreign countries to California to pursue the dream of discovering gold.

Traces the last few minutes before a burning French munitions ship exploded to bring death and destruction to the city of Halifax.

Presents single-page biographies of twenty-four African rulers, from Menes, who lived 3000 years before Christ to Haile Selassie, a twentieth-century emperor.

Presents a scientific explanation for how the universe began and how the Earth was created.

Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of the Earth, the weather and the seasons, and the stars and planets. Includes instructions for simple projects and experiments and a glossary of terms.

A brief overview of Africa's geography.

A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of the island nation of Indonesia.