A basic introduction to the history, geography, climate, and culture of the United States.

The book consists of high-interest reading passages on prominent regions across the United States. Each unit is divided into separate readings focusing on topics such as the history, geography, famous personalities, economics and culture of the particular region. Illustrations and photographs in each passage heighten students' interest. Puzzles and games at the end of each passage reinforce the topics and vocabulary. Regular discussion points encourage cross-cultural comparisons. Glossaries at the end of every unit provide students with concise, easy-to-understand definitions. Maps featured throughout the text help students locate the areas highlighted in the readings.

An introduction to the North American country of Canada.

Describes the country of Mexico, it's people and it's culture.

Summoning all the colors of a Chopin prelude, Dawson has painted a vivid picture of his mother (Mona Golabeck) as a young girl whose musical genius enables her to survive the Holocaust.

Failing to crush the rebels by attacking their base on the ice planet, Hoth, Darth Vader's fleet hotly pursues the millennium falcon. But as the shadow of the dark lord threatens to engulf princess Leia and the others aboard, Luke is unaware...guided by the force on a mission of this own. Now, strange new dangers loom...both for him and his friends. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 6-12.

Spider-Man teams up with fellow superheroes to battle his most menacing foes.

A union list of serials commencing publication after Dec. 31, 1949.

Shaggy and Scooby believe that Andrâe, a foreign exchange student from Romania, may be a werewolf.