1945-

Surveys the social, cultural, and political history of the United States during the decade of the 1950's.

Describes the American experience since World War II.

Introduces the land, native animals, clothing, school, work, transportation, food, arts, and celebrations of Canada.

In 1965 Newfoundland, thirteen-year-old Jessie's brave and impulsive nature leads her to commit a variety of daring acts, including rescuing a herd of wild ponies and kidnapping a poor orphan girl who is being mistreated by her guardians. Includes factual information about the history of the Newfoundland pony.

Presents an introduction to Japan from the perspective of Fumi, a nine-year-old boy who lives in Osaka, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

Presents information on the geography and climate, history, natural resources, economy, and people of Canada, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.

Photographs and text describe family life, education, work, leisure time, and sports in Japan.

Nineteen-year-old pilot Henry Forester, having returned home to Virginia after fighting in World War II, is consumed by worry over the well-being of the people who helped him escape Nazi-occupied Germany and returns to France, where he is shocked to see the ravages of war and tries to regain internal peace.