Barbara A Somervill

Discusses the history, geography, wildlife, people, social life and customs, religion, economy, trade, transportation, agriculture, industry, and culture of the small island nation known as the land of fire and ice.

An overview of the state of Texas. Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Texas, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

This introduction to Arizona bursts with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists. It features charts, graphs, maps, timelines, traceable state symbols, a travel guide, a project room packed with ideas for classroom assignments, a biographical dictionary, weird laws, and content-area vocabulary words.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

This book explores the features of the plant cell and their life processes.

An overview of the country of Spain: its people, culture, government, history, and natural environments.

Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of Hong Kong.