Rose, Elizabeth

Text and photographs reveal the culture, history, artifacts, and traditions of Vietnam, an S-shaped country in southeast Asia that is 1,000 miles (1,600 km) long.

A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountain side thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running until the day a wolf really does come.

Examines the ways in which population growth has impacted the environment, and discusses how to protect endangered animals and preserve lands.

Describes how various living and nonliving things are scientifically classified including plants and animals, habitats, and natural and manmade items.

Explains what carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, fat, and fiber do for the body and discusses food labels and guidelines for healthy eating.

Presents a guide to the country of Portugal, and includes general information on its economy, people, geography, history, and government, as well as important vocabulary words.

Describes the geography, people, history, government, economy, and culture of Ireland.

Describes the geography, people, history, government, economy, and culture of Australia.

Discusses the process of evolution, and looks at some of the physical and behavioral adaptations that have occurred in animals to enable them to survive.

Contains general information about the landscape, economy, original inhabitants, culture, and neighbors of Norway, and includes vocabulary words.