description and travel

An overview of Mount Everest that describes its physical characteristics, animal and plant life, dangers for climbers, and other features; provides a glossary; and lists related Web sites.

A biography of the Italian traveler who became the first European to cross Asia completely and document his experiences.

A collection of fictional postcards, written as if by young people visiting Israel, describes various sights and life in the modern Jewish state of Israel.

A collection of letters written by children traveling in South Africa tells about the cities, the beaches, the food, the animals, and other aspects of this country.

Introduces ten unique natural formations in the United States, including the Grand Canyon, Devil's Tower, and Niagara Falls.

Short excerpts written in the form of postcards describe different places in Italy and the activities of the people who live there.

A collection of fictional postcards, written as if by young people visiting Ireland, describes various sights and life in the Emerald Isle.

Describes the adventures and travels of the army officer who explored the upper Mississippi, Great Plains, and Colorado area before the War of 1812.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.

Presents Australia as a possible place to live, mentioning that though you may "go to school" by radio, it has other good features.