juvenile literature

Discusses the characteristics of whales, porpoises, polar bears, and other mammals of the sea, the human exploitation of these animals, and efforts to preserve and increase their numbers.

Describes the day-to-day life of a typical Amish family living on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

An introduction to the people, industry, government, and history of the island nation, Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of the largest country in Central America.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of this large country of south-central Africa.

Brings to life the once-busy and prosperous towns of Tuscarora, Nevada, South Pass City, Wyoming, Winter Quarters, Utah, Antelope, Oregon, and Allensworth, California, whose singular reasons for growth were the very reasons for their deaths.

Introduces the land, history, economy, culture, and people of the Central American republic whose name means "The Savior.".

A general introduction to the history, geography, culture, government, and social conditions of Israel, including its role in Middle Eastern politics today.

A comprehensive discussion of Venus with information on neighboring Mercury, asteroids, and comets. Includes numerous tables and figures.