From the dominating Hindu Kush mountain range to the desolate "desert of death", Afghanistan's many ethnic groups have made their home in this country's rugged terrain. Beautiful, full-color… More →
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Want to know if the Canada lynx lives in any other countries, or where not to go if you don't want to run into a venomous cottonmouth snake? This vibrant atlas is packed with eye-catching… More →
Argentina's rich history is explored as a Spanish colony and on the rocky road to independence and democracy. Candid photos reveal what daily life is like in the city and in the village, how… More →
Take a globe for spin or explore the pages in an atlas - these resources can provide a wealth of information about our world. This appealing title takes a visual approach to geographical… More →
'Come a-waltzing Matilda' with Australia - the culture and learn about the religions and celebrations, folk music and dance, visual arts, languages and literature, and cinematic culture of… More →
Brilliant full-color photographs explore the topography, climate, and diverse wildlife that sets Australia apart from anywhere else in the… Topics include: • coastal cities and outback t More →
The rhythms of samba music fill the streets and dancers and musicians parade by in fancy costumes - it's Carnival time in Rio and the city is host to the world's biggest party. Packed with… More →
Brazil has been called the giant of South America and the closest thing to paradise on Earth. From sandy coastal beaches to dense Amazon jungle, Brazil is home to the second longest river in More →
Learn the history behind this national holiday, celebrating the birth of a nation by Canadians from coast to coast. See the many different ways in which this multi-cultural nation recognizes… More →