Provides facts about Africa's countries and its geography. Topics covered include: Africa's mountains, including Mount Kilimanjaro, and valleys; Africa's waterways, including the longest river in the world; African culture; and popular tourist destinations in Africa.

Introduces the tools, activities, and importance of the blacksmith in colonial communities.

This book introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.

Examines various aspects of life on cattle ranches in the nineteenth century, describing the reasons for becoming a rancher or a cowboy, the hard work involved, food and living arrangements, and more.

A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems.