juvenile literature

Describes many things, both familiar and unfamiliar, that originally came from China, including inventions, food, tools, animals, toys, games, musical instruments, fashion, medicine, holidays, and sports.

Describes the characteristics of the moon and traces the history of human exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor.

Focuses on events from youth of a missionary who was the first white woman to cross the Rocky Mountains.

Presents a history and description of this popular vacationland located 1,050 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.

Explores the different colors found in Mexico's nature and history.

Describes the geography, sights, and prominent places of Mexico. Includes a chart of key facts and information on the population, religion, and festivals.

An introduction to the land and people of India accompanied by instructions on how to read and pronounce the numbers one through ten in Hindi.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an American colonist in the seventeenth century, discussing the realities of the voyage from England, dealing with Indians, and struggling for survival in the new world.

Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more. Includes illustrations.