This newly revised edition of In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on an early farm. Different kinds of barns are clearly detailed from the… More →

Spectacular photographs capture Ireland's coastal cliffs, rugged mountains, and green glens. With a look at the Ireland of yesterday and today, traditional land-based economies are presented… More →

Islam in Turkey follows Metehan and his sister Ayse during the month of Ramadan. Follow them as Metehan tries fasting for the first time, and find out why Muslims celebrate Ramadan and how… More →

Jamaica has given the world reggae music and the Rastafarian religion. Jamaica the culture describes how this small Caribbean island has come to influence world culture through its religions, More →

Judaism in Israel follows Asher and his brothers in and around the city of Jerusalem. Follow them and find out more about the weekly Shabbat, and join them as they celebrate the festival of Passover. More →

Labor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the important contributions of workers across North America. Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, people who do all kinds of More →

Laws are rules made by government. When followed, laws should ensure that people are treated fairly and equally - a pillar of justice in our society. This book explains how laws and legal… More →

A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are… More →

Life in a Commercial City looks at living and working in the business district of big modern cities. Few people live in the district. This part of a city is usually filled with office… More →

Mining People mine for coal, oil, minerals, and metals. These are used for energy and as raw products to make things. In various parts of North America there are huge areas rich in one or… More →