Describes the life of a pioneer family as it travels from Indiana to Oregon in a covered wagon. Includes information on clothing, food, the wagon, and what a pioneer might encounter along the way.
Ted and Betsy Lewin describe the landscapes, people, and activities they encounter during a trip to Mongolia for Naadam, the annual summer festival where child jockeys ride half-wild horses for miles across the Mongolian steppe.
Explores the natural wonders, people, and customs of Hawaii, in photographs grouped by color. A section in the back of the book provides additional information.
Describes six-year-old Ernie Wong's preparations, at home and in school, for the Chinese New Year celebrations and his first public performance of the lion dance.
Provides information on the history and culture of India through the letters of Lakshmi, who lives in Kochi on the coast of Kerala in India as she tells about the landscape and weather of her country as well as her home, school, and family.
Matteo, an eight-year-old boy living in central Italy, provides information about life in his country through letters to his pen pal Joe. Covers weather, food, school, work, religion, and recreation time.
