description and travel

Recounts the author's journey on the Appalachian Trail after his wife died from breast cancer and he sensed a call in his life for change.

Presents a portrait of Yemen, based upon the author's thirteen years exploring the landscape and people of the Arab country.

"Examines the Lewis and Clark Expedition by discussing the causes leading up to it and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation as well as the people and places involved"--Provided by publisher.

Jeanne Marie Laskas reveals personal stories of working class Americans, including coal miners, cowboys, and air traffic controllers.

A biography that follows explorer Marco Polo and his family on a 25 year journey through the trade routes now known as Spice Road. Also highlights the importance of the Polos' role as cultural emissaries during a time of limited global exchange.

"Serves as a general reference guide to Spain that presents historical information as well as details about everyday life in modern-day Spain, ... Connects relevant aspects of Spain with those of other countries, giving readers perspective into the obvious differences and subtle nuances between unfamiliar cultures"--Amazon.com.

In the 1860's the Russian-American Telegraph Co. set out to connect the United States and Europe using lines running through the Bering Strait and Siberia. The expedition failed. But it marked one of the first explorations of the vast Siberian wilderness.

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

Guided Reading series for grade 3.