Franck, Irene M

Describes the history of trade routes and commerce in the New World, including the Panama Route, the Inca Royal Road, the California Mission Trail, and the Cape Horn Route.

Explores the history, culture, and contributions of German-Americans from colonial times to the present.

Discusses the development of the trade routes known as the Nile Route, Sudan Route, Incense Road, Pilgrimage Road, and Sahara Routes, with an overview of their social and economic history up to the present day.

Presents a history of women around the world from earliest times to the present day.

Provides information about wool, where it comes from, how it is processed, and its many uses in everyday life. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Provides information about wheat, where and how it is grown and processed, and its uses in everyday life. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Provides information about tomatoes,where and how they are grown and harvested, and their uses in everyday life. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Provides information about sugar, where it comes from, how it is processed, and its many uses in everyday life. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.