"Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in India, land of Bollywood, the Taj Mahal, monsoons, more than 1 billion people, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces India's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images...

The Vikings looted, plundered, pillaged and burned their way from their native Scandinavia to the British Isles and much of Europe. Packed with fantastic, fun illustrations of everything from the Vikings' warships to their favorite board games, this is the book that answers all the key questions. For sensible answers, packed with historical facts and thoughtful revelations about the Vikings' civilized side, look no further. But for boatloads of bearded,...

Our next stop as we Count Our Way Across the USA is to Maine where we can listen to the call of the loon, hike through the Eastern white pine forests or enjoy a clambake at the beach while watching whales splash in the ocean. Fishing for Numbers is packed with enough Maine facts, lore and history to keep readers fishing for hours. Readers will learn why Maine is known for their shipbuilders, how fast a puffin can fly and which is the only domestic...

Explores the history, government, economy, and culture of Portugal, and briefly discusses some of the major issues facing the country today, including emigration and human rights.

"Africa, the worlds, second largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries. Africa has valuable resources, bustling cities, diverse cultures. Yet Africa is also a continent with many problems. African countries are among the world's poorest. Hunger is common and jobs are rare. Many countries are torn by ongoing wars or devastated by disease. This book provides an overview of the natural features, history, economy, and cultures of this fascinating...