World in focus

Examines the history, geography, climate, economy, transportation, natural resources, industry, politics, religions, culture, and people of Israel, and looks at the future challenges facing the nation. Includes a time line and glossary.

Describes Russia's history, population, government and politics, resources and economy, education, health, culture, religions, environment, and global connections as well as other aspects, discussing contemporary issues the country faces.

Explores the history, culture, and people of Nigeria, and examines their economy, natural resources, religion, governmment, tourist trade, and effects of nearly three decades of military rule.

Explores the history, culture, and people of Japan; and describes its population and settlements, government and politics, economy and education, religions, and environment.

Describes Germany's history, landscape, climate, population and settlements, government and politics, energy and resources, economy, global connections, transportation and communications, education, health, culture, religion, leisure and tourism, environment and conservation, and challenges for the future.

Explores the history, culture, and people of Egypt; and describes the country's government and politics, educational system, religion, tourism, and environment.

Examines the history, geography, climate, economy, transportation, natural resources, industry, politics, religions, culture, and people of South Africa, and looks at the future challenges facing the nation. Includes a time line and glossary.

Describes Ireland's history, population, government and politics, resources and economy, education, health, culture, religions, environment, and global connections as well as other aspects, discussing contemporary issues the country faces.

Explores the history, culture, and people of Italy; and describes its government and politics, educational system, energy and resources, environment, and economy.

Explores the history, culture, and people of France describing its economy, government, education, and global connections.