Countries

"Welcome to Israel--home of the Dead Sea, the Masada Fortress, and historic religious sites! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Israel's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Germany--home of the Bavarian Alps, the Black Forest, and Neuschwanstein Castle! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Germany's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Egypt--home of the Nile River, the Great Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Egypt's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Russia--home of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, Lake Baikal, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Russia's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Italy--home of the Italian Alps and Apennines, and the ruins of Pompeii. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Italy's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to France--home of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and the Palace of Versailles! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about France's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to China--home of the Great Wall of China, the terracotta warriors of Xi'an, and giant pandas! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about China's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Spain--home of the majestic Pyrenees Mountains, the Sagrada Familia, and Alhambra. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Spain's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Greece--home of the historic Parthenon and birthplace of the Olympic Games! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Greece's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to Ireland--home to Kilkenny Castle and the legendary Blarney Stone! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Ireland's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.