This book examines the history, design, and construction of the Mini Cooper.
This book examines the history, design, and construction of the PT Cruiser.
This book examines the history, design, and construction of the Ford GT.
Take an in-depth look at earth science in this science encyclopedia.
Explores the battlegrounds of Lebanon, its history, and the years of war that the country has endured.
Explores Sudan's conflict and hunger, internal division, civil wars and terror, as well as the uncertain peace. Discusses Darfur and beyond.
Presents the history of Iraq from the Sumerians to modern times, focusing on the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, its causes, and its consequences.
Explores the island nation of Indonesia, its outside influences, colonial rule, its troubled independence, reform, and an uncertain future.
Take a look at Korean history, immigration, Korean Americans today, and how they are contributing to the United States.
Take a look at the history of India, immigration to the United States, discrimination of Indian Americans, and contributions they have made.
Take a look at Arab history, religion, culture, Arab immigrants to the US, and contributions of Arab Americans.
This retelling of an ancient folktale from the Cuna people of Panama follows Chiriqui, the lazy son of the giant god Paquo Meecho, who was sent to Earth to restore the land and make the people prosperous.
This retelling of the Panamanian folktale recounts the story of a tortoise and a monkey who learn a lesson about friendship while competing in a winner-take-all speed race.
This retelling of the Colombian myth of Bochica recounts the story of the creator of the world and its people and Chibchacum, a lesser god whose hunger for power leads him to rebellion, punishment, and repentance.
This retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers.
This retelling of the Ecuadorian tale of Munay follows a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.
This retelling of the classic Mexican folktale follows Pedro, who overcomes his fear of coyotes after an encounter in which he proves the animal is not so smart after all.
This book presents a collection of questions, answers, and facts about the planet Earth, including its origin, continents, and relation to the Sun and Moon.
This book profiles the discoveries and adventures of famous trappers and mountain men in American history, including Jedediah Smith, Lewis and Clark, and John Jacob Astor.
This book describes the history of whaling in America from its beginnings with Native Americans to its demise in 1924.
This book describes the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.
This book describes the history of Spanish missions in the Old West and how they helped to shape the development of the region.
This book chronicles the acquisition and settlement of the various territories that have not become states but are governed by the United States.
