Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab explores life in ancient Africa, covering Egypt, North African trade, Mali's empire, and the Middle Passage.
Chester the Crab teaches children about the earliest people in America, describing the culture, traditions, history, and daily life of the Inuit, Pueblos, Plains Indians, Iroquois, and Northwest Indians.
Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab shares stories of four heroes in American history, including Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and John Henry.