Books with author Barbara A. Somervill

the Sea Lamprey have invades the Great Lakes where they have killed off native species and harmed the fishing industry. Find out hoe they arrived, the problems they cause and other places that are on the lookout for these animals.

Looks at the history, geography, government, places, and people of Illinois, as well as general facts about the state.

A biography discussing the personal life, education, and political career of the twenty-ninth president of the United States, Warren Harding.

Chronicles the history of militarism in Japan, from the emergence of the samurai and shoguns in the feudal era to the formation of a national military force and the rise of Japanese imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and interesting sights of Florida.

Presents the history, government, people, and places of interest in Pennsylvania.

Presents an introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Pennsylvania.

Though the Incas left no written records of their great civilization, the archaeological remains and accounts of Spanish conquistadors and priests paint a picture of a well-ordered, vast empire. This work explores the history and culture of this civilization, highlighting the ideas and items that originated in the empire.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Colorado.

Compared to the world's other mountain ranges, the Urals are old and worn down. Yet their age makes them all the more fascinating. Young readers will scale the timeworn peaks of the Urals, straddling the distinct ecosystems and cultures of Europe and Asia.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Texas.

An introduction to the state of Mississippi, describing its geography, history, government, people, and economy.