This book covers the historical background as well as current issues and opinions concerning India including the cultural groups, Kashmir, and nuclear tests.

Where is Antarctica? Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, natural resources, and famous places.

How many countries are in South America? Where is the world's tallest waterfall? How long is the Amazon River? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of South America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities,...

This book examines punctuation, explaining what it is and how it is used. The text is accompanied by bright, colorful sentence diagrams designed to clarify basic grammatical concepts, while engaging photographs and eye-catching illustrations make the book visually appealing to young readers.

"People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?"--

Explains the history of these creepy characters and offers examples of fictional demons and ghouls from around the world.

Follows a young girl through her first day at gymnastics school

Explores the history, people, and culture of Turkey.

Answers such questions about the Earth as is the world round, can people tell if an earthquake is coming, where do rivers begin, how often does it rain in a rain forest, and which is the coldest place in the world.