Examines the history, people, and culture of South America including plants and wildlife, natural resources, tourism and industry, exploration and early settlers, politics and government, and arts and entertainment.
Explores how the history, climate, and geography of Australia have shaped the customs and practices of its people, looking at life in both the city and the Outback.
Details the characteristics of the Great Barrier Reef and examines what life is like for people in this part of the world. Details efforts to study the region's geography and includes color photographs and a glossary.
Details the characteristics of the Galapagos and examines what life is like for people in this part of the world. Details efforts to study the region's geography and includes color photographs and a glossary.
Presents a brief biography of film actress Halle Berry, in simple text with illustrations, including information on her childhood in Cleveland, her education, how she got started acting, and her movie career.
Presents full-color illustrated photographs depicting the holidays and festivals, music and dance, arts and crafts, ruins, tombs, and castles, and folklore of Ireland.
Presents full-color illustrated photographs depicting the land of Ireland, and discusses the people, cities, and countryside of the country, industry, tourism, and wildlife.
Presents full-color illustrated photographs depicting the people of Ireland, and discusses early settlers such as the Celts and the Vikings, Ireland under British rule, Irish independence, and more.