Deady, Kathleen W

Profiles the grizzly bear, explaining how it hunts and kills, describing its relationship with humans, listing its prey, and providing a range map and "myth versus fact" section.

Highlights key developments, achievements, and people in the history of ancient China, and includes photographs, maps, a time line, a glossary, and resources for further study.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, construction of the memorial, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Discusses the history of the Lincoln Memorial, its designer, construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Discusses the landscape, culture, food, animals, sports, and holidays of Spain. Includes hands-on activity: Play alquerque.

Describes the giant ocean liner "Titanic," the events that led up to its sinking in the spring of 1912, and the effects of the disaster on sea travel.

Describes the giant airship "Hindenburg," the events that led up to its explosive crash on a New Jersey airfield in 1937, and the effects of the disaster on airship travel.

Examines the country of Iceland, including its history, people, arts, festivals, folklore, and recreation.

Presents information about the state of Kentucky, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Presents information about the state of Kansas, its nickname, motto, and emblems.