juvenile literature

Describes how dissenters have conducted their protests from the Separatists of 1620 to the current-day war protesters.

Describes the lives and customs of some of the fifty-six minority groups of China, most of whom occupy mountainous regions or live along the borders.

A history of an island off the coast of Massachusetts with particular emphasis on its long involvement with the whaling industry.

Stories behind the construction of ten famous United States landmarks including the White House, Liberty Bell, Washington Monument, Golden Gate Bridge, the Mt. Rushmore faces, Statute of Liberty, and Boulder Dam.

Discusses the role of privateers in the American Revolution with emphasis on the contributions of such individuals as Nathaniel Fanning and Silas Talbot.

Examines the daily lives of a contemporary Indian family in a Guatemalan village.

Introduces the geography, history, resources, industries, way of life, people, and tourist attractions of Ontario, Canada's second largest province.

Introduces the geography, people, history, cities, culture, and resources of Canada.

An introduction to the geography, people, history, government, resources, culture, and major cities of Mali.