description and travel

Examines the history, uses, changing nature, and ecological aspects of the Hudson River.

Describes the difficulties faced by the first woman to make a cross-country journey from New York to San Francisco by automobile in 1909.

Brief descriptions of different places in Peru written in the form of postcards.

In 1852, seven year old Marion Sloan travels with her mother and older brother in a wagon train along the Santa Fe Trail, experiencing both hardship and wonder.

An introduction to the land, people, history, and economy of Ontario. Illustrated with full color and period photographs.

Describes the daily life, sports and recreation, crafts, and culture of Nigeria and provides many photographs of its cities and people.

A brief introduction to the history, culture, industries, and people of this island nation.

Captioned color photographs portray a variety of scenery, places of interest, and people from colonial Virginia.

Explores the remote jungle wilderness around Angel Falls in Venezuela, including a description of the animals that live in the area.