description and travel

Combines an account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences as he traveled from New York to California by train in 1879 and a description of the building and operation of railroads in nineteenth-century America.

Death Valley in the American Southwest isn't a destination for those who don't enjoy the heat! Its scary name was given to it by a group of gold seekers who barely made it out of the valley alive. In fact, a few in their group weren't as lucky. Readers of this book will find out more about the unique landscape of this national park.

Michael Ghiglieri writes of his seventeen years as a professional river guide in the Grand Canyon.

Quincy and his best friend Beau leave the comforts of home and go on a big trip across the country on a huge horse van.

Explores the beauty of South Africa, from Table Mountain near Cape Town to the dry veldt in the north.

"This book is packed with fun facts and little-known details to make your visit to Walt Disney World even more special"--Page 4 of cover.

Examination of the attitudes that have underlain the European settlement of America.

The author chronicles his year-long experiences living in his house on a Cape Cod beach, and describes his surrounding, migrations of the birds, changing seasons, and more.