Senker, Cath

An exploration of Mexico, covering its history, economy, people, towns, food customs, and more.

Learn about the variety of physical characteristics shared by garden flowers and learn how to identify them.

"This interesting book about competitive vegetable contests teaches readers about plant parts and plant reproduction."--Provided by publisher.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's biggest technology companies. See how Samsung grew from a small foodexport company to the manufacturer of so many must-have gadgets in just fifty years.

"How did the McDonald's logo become an iconic symbol for fast, inexpensive meals? Discover how McDonald's grew from one hamburger restaurant to one of the world's largest restaurant chains."--.

Presents the biography of Nelson Mandela, who became South Africa's first black President and helped to end apartheid despite the opposition of the white Afrikaner government.

"This book looks at the ... life of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) at the age of 21 and told that he had two years to live, but 50 years later is still working and helping to popularize science. The book describes his early life and studies in college, his scientific discoveries, and how he has coped with his disability. It also looks at how his work is being continued by other scientists."--Back cover.

Profiles four different women who helped changed the lives of women in America during the 1960s. Betty Freidan protested women being judged by their appearance in the Miss America pageant, Ella Baker helped organize Freedom Schools for the teaching of African American history, Barbara Castle advocated for equal pay for women, and Mary Quant helped women dress for comfort rather than to appeal to men.

Describes life in South Africa. Readers are introduced to Mandisa, who tells about the country's landscape, celebrations and food.