Banting, Erinn

Presents a short study of the various types of deserts in the world, where they are located, the plants and animals that inhabit them, their climates, and other interesting facts about deserts.

Text and photographs portray Australia's unique geography, wildlife, and climate, as well as its city and rural life, industry, and transportation.

Presents a short study of caves, including types of caves, where caves are found around the world, cave plants and animals, and challenges to the ecosystem.

An introduction the civil rights movement of the early twentieth century in the United States that discusses segregation, Brown v. the Board of Education, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Little Rock Nine, sit-ins, Malcolm X, and more.

An introduction to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world, covering the coral reef ecosystem, early explorers, natural attractions, and more.

An introduction to the Galapagos Islands, showing where they are located, looking at how islands are formed, and discussing the ecosystem, unique animals, history of exploration, natural attractions, and way of life on the Galapagos Islands.

A brief biography of CBS anchor, Katie Couric, that profiles her childhood in Arlington, Virginia, early career in journalism, personal tragedies, and success in television news broadcasting.

An introduction to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world, covering the coral reef ecosystem, early explorers, natural attractions, and more.

The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the worlds most visited buildings. The tall office building was built in 1931, during a period known as the Great Depression.

An introduction to North America that discusses its climate, plants, animals, economy, history, culture and other related topics and includes a quiz. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.