A collection of letters written by children traveling in Canada tells about the cities, the food, the mountains, the lakes, the sports, and other aspects of this country.
Presents hundreds of unique facts about each of the states, describing strange festivals, traditions, contests, laws, people, and landmarks across the country.
A collection of letters written by children traveling in Great Britain tells about the cities, the Channel, the castles, Stonehenge, and other aspects of this island.
Charts the journey of those who followed the Oregon Trail in the first half of the nineteenth century, describes the obstacles and dangers they encountered, and discusses the Trail's eventual decline with the introduction of the cross-country railroad.
Focuses on the land, animals, plants, and climate of Alaska, presenting it as an example of a place where it is so cold your hair can freeze and break off.