juvenile literature

An introduction to the geography, people, history, cities, and religions of Jordan, a constitutional monarchy in the Arab Middle East.

An introduction to the history, people, customs, geography, industries, religion, and modern progress of a country whose history goes back more than 2500 years.

An introduction to the history and character of the Spanish people.

An overview of the world of diplomacy, including its history and kinds of jobs in the foreign service.

Examines social changes in the areas of family life, education, housing, work, fashion, communication, and health over the past 100 years and offers predictions for the future.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of the largest coastal state of West Africa.

Traces the life of the Philippino leader, discussing the challenges she faced in her first few months in office following the defeat of Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 election.

Discusses the geography, history, religion, culture, and people of this country in southeastern Asia.

Introduces the history, geography, economy, government, culture, and people of Bangladesh and Pakistan emphasizing the differences between them.

Introduces mountainous Switzerland including its geography, history, industries, education, arts, and sports.