juvenile literature

Traces the life of the French general and statesman who was instrumental in persuading France to aid the colonists in the American Revolution and then returned to participate in the political scene in his own country.

A photoessay on the Namib desert in South Africa.

Examines the history of Vermont from the days when Indians roamed the country to 1971 when Act 250, a landmark in environmental legislation, was passed.

Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, and government of Benin, a small agricultural country on the west coast of Africa.

Presents the life and career of the long-imprisoned leader of the African National Congress.

Presents various aspects of life in Chile through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary.

Presents various aspects of life in the Philippines through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary.

Describes the physical characteristics of the moon and its relationship to the Earth.

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.