Ideal for classroom discussions and reports on current events, this series takes an in-depth look at six global problems facing us today. Each book clearly explains the causes and effects of a major
"Where is the biggest street carnival in Europe? What happens at the ancient site of Stonehenge on Midsummer's day? Where will you find a Scouser, a Brummie, or a Cockney? This book helps you discover
"Become a detective and discover information about an interesting destination using photos, figures and facts. This book helps you discover what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. Find out w
Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, World in Focus is a new, up-to-the-minute series providing a comprehensive view of countries around the world. The twelve titles cur
Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, World in Focus is a new, up-to-the-minute series providing a comprehensive view of countries around the world. The twelve titles cur
"What would you be doing if you were “having the craic”? Where would you go to celebrate the Oyster Festival? What secrets are hidden in Ireland's peat bogs? This book helps you discover what it is li
Discusses how Africa is changing as it enters the twenty-first century, describing changes in population, living conditions, disease prevention, education, the economy, the environment, and political
Describes life in Africa today, discussing the struggle to escape colonial rule; the problems that African nations have faced since independence; and changes in the economy, disease control, urbanizat
Describes life in ancient Africa, discussing how humankind started out there, important early civilizations, daily life, eating customs, clothing, the arts, trade, and how Africa was discovered and co
Describes the culture of Africa, discussing ancient traditions, languages, family life, eating customs, education, diseases, the arts, recreation, religion, and the influence of African culture on the
The capital of the United Kingdom, London is a leading business, political, and cultural center, as well as one of the world's four major cities (along with New York City, Tokyo, and Paris). London i
Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, World in Focus is a new, up-to-the-minute series providing a comprehensive view of countries around the world. The twelve titles cur
Tokyo, officially "Tokyo Metropolis," is the capital of Japan and the island nation's hub of business, government, education, and mass media. Though Tokyo boasts the largest metropolitan economy in t
Omnibus of three novels featuring the Imperial Guard - Dead Men Walking, Cadian Blood, and Redemption Corps.The Imperial Guard: known with good reason as ‘the Hammer of the Emperor’, and possibly the
Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, World in Focus is a new, up-to-the-minute series providing a comprehensive view of countries around the world. The twelve titles cur
