description and travel

Briefly describes Africa's regions: the Middle East countries, the Sahara, the equatorial rain forest, the west coast, east Africa, island countries off the southeast coast, and southern Africa.

A history of the Boston Post Road from its early days as a series of Indian trails to the present.

Surveys the living conditions in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia for the people and unusual animals that live there.

As the riverboat sails down the Nile River, remnants of Egypt's long history and aspects of its present culture are revealed on its banks.

Ted and Betsy Lewin describe their encounters with Australia's wildlife as they travel across the continent, from its northernmost to its southernmost point.

Introduces the history, geography, geology, industries, animals, Aboriginals, tourist attractions, and other aspects of Australia today.

Describes the pleasantries of life in Australia's largest city, Sydney, and presents the more arduous life of the Outback.

Describes features of Alaska including the railroad, oil pipeline, wildlife preserves, and Mount McKinley.

Looks at the national parks and forests in the state of Alaska.

Describes the life of a pioneer family as it travels from Indiana to Oregon in a covered wagon. Includes information on clothing, food, the wagon, and what a pioneer might encounter along the way.