"Describes the continent of Europe, including climate, landforms, plants, animals, countries, people, as well as Europe and the world"--Provided by publisher.

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Also includes facts about the states.

"Describes the continent of North America, including climate, landforms, plants, animals, countries, people, as well as North America and the world"--Provided by publisher.

We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. But every edge of the familiar wooden jigsaw pieces of our childhood represents a revealing moment of history and of, w

This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Kenya. The book covers Kenya's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore.

"A 7-volume illustrated, alphabetically arranged set that presents profiles of individual nations and other political/geographical units, including an overview of history, geography, economy, people, culture, and government for each. Includes a history of the settlement of each world region based on archaeological findings; a cumulative index; and Web resources"--Provided by publisher.

Examines eleven of the greatest explorers and expeditions in history and explains the impact they had on people's perception of the world, in a book with unfolding cross sections.

Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps.