travel

Accompanied by a gingernut cat, Mrs. Arbuckle, who longs for a pet, travels the world over, interviewing exotic animals to find something suitable.

Jafta, a South African boy, travels with his mother to the city where his father works.

Great-aunt Gladys sends postcards from her travels to young Susan, who is inspired to work and dream, and save until she too can travel around the world.

Twelve-year-old Kevin, who is traveling with his grandmother on a sightseeing trip to different national parks and monuments, suspects that a man in his tour group might be carrying a bomb.

Provides information and maps for sites of interest, game lodges, national parks and reserves, and includes a historical background of the country and literary excerpts.

Offers advice on various aspects of travel, discussing planning, insurance, preparation, itineraries, health and safety, air travel, cruises, car rentals, lodgings, tipping, shopping, issues related to traveling with children, specialty travel, and coming home.

While traveling to visit Grandma on her farm, a family from the city uses various modes of transportation.

Provides an overview of various careers available in the travel and hospitality field, with information on the nature of each job, a history of the profession, responsibilities, education and training, potential salary, work environment, and future outlook.