description and travel

Each year on the birthday of her adopted Chinese daughter, a mother recalls the moments they have shared, from the first toy to the friends left behind in China.

An account, told in the words of one participant, of the difficulties and wonders that were part of the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the land obtained as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

Contains nearly two hundred captioned photographs of landmark tourist attractions found along the roadsides of the United States.

Chronicles the 1804 expedition by Lewis and Clark into the unexplored territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase and their journey from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.

Provides information on the history, nature, people, and economy of the Nile River and its surrounding areas, and includes discussion of forces that have altered the region, and includes maps and photographs.

Explores the history, geography, economy, people, culture, and other aspects of Israel, featuring a topic for each letter of the alphabet.

Explores the Alaskan wilderness through the eyes of the bald eagle, as he journeys across the largest state.

Biography of Italian explorer Marco Polo, famous for written records of his travels in Asia.

Describes the tunnels, restaurants, subways, machines, and other things which exist below the streets of New York City.