"West Africa is changing, and it is growing. The continent is full of young people who will determine the future of the region. Discover West Africa's . . . history, . . . geography, and more"--Provided by publisher.
"North Africa has ancient pyramids-and modern factories. Huge cities sit by the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. There are also vast areas of empty desert. North Africa is a complex and changing region"--Provided by publisher.
"Discover the stories of people who overcame incredible odds . . . including talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr of the Beatles, and surfer Bethany Hamilton"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the phenomena of Beatlemania, describing how four young men came together as the Beatles and created a band that changed music and social history forever, despite the fact that the group itself disbanded after only a few years.
Honey, a one-month-old hippopotamus, is cared for and protected by her mother and the rest of her pod, especially when a canoe filled with tourists comes near to take photographs.
A little boy enjoys a day at the ballpark in a story consisting of the lyrics to the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Includes facts on the song's history, as well as an audio CD of the song.
