description and travel

Students follow Miguel as he travels from coast to coast, learning about the history, culture, industry, and natural resources of the United States.

Explores the sites and culture of Peru.

Travels to Xi'an-Chang'an, the city on the Yellow River that is known as the birthplace of Chinese culture and civilization. Also visits sites of the Tang culture, views the excavation site of the clay army, shows treasures and artifacts displayed in the museums, and witnesses a performance of the Tang theatre.

An exploration of Argentina.

The cat in the hat and his friends use rhyming text to introduce young readers to basic facts about the North and South Poles, as well as the people and animals that can be found there.

A portrait of frontier life on the Oregon Trail that puts the reader at the center of the action.

Describes the social life, customs and culture of Jamaica.

Ian Wright travels 3,000 miles down the length of Chile and also visits Easter Island, the most remote inhabited place in the world.