Hughes, Susan

A color-illustrated look at the history, religions, languages, festivals, music, art, architecture, literature, and film of Cuba. Also includes a Cuban folktale.

Presents illustrated explanations of how many places in Canada, such as Why Not Mountain, Lake Cinderella, and Horse Thief Canyon, got their names.

Introduces readers to children from around the world who attend unique schools in strange locations, such as caves, boats, or train platforms, and describes what it is like to attend those schools.

Contains graphic style stories about seven daring young women from around the world who disguised themselves as men in order to achieve their goals, including Hatshepsut,Mu Lan, Alfhild, Esther Brandeau, James Barry, Ellen Craft, and Sarah Rosetta Wakeman.