Books in A First Read-alone Book series

Surveys the key personalities and events that shaped New York's development between the early 1600's and late 1700's

A brief history of the submarine is included in this description of the vessel's unique features and operation. Also discusses nuclear submarines and their present and future potential.

Introduces the land, history, economy, culture, and people of the Caribbean island commonwealth whose people are United States citizens.

Discusses nuclear energy, its production, use, and risks involved in its utilization.

Introduces the history and culture of Egypt and discusses Egypt's position in the politics of the Middle East today.

A history of the Nile, the longest river system in the world whose source is Lake Victoria.

Discusses the purpose and organization of the United Nations and describes the work of its many specialized agencies.

A history of the pearl as an ornament, as an industry, and as an object that inspires man to take great risks to possess it.

A discussion of Jordan's history, people, government, economy, land, and position in the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

Describes some of the important political and cultural events and well-known people of the Renaissance.

A brief description of the history, geography, people, culture and government of Southeast Asia in general, and specifically of each of its ten nations--Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, North and South Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

An introduction to airplanes, discussing principles of flight, airplane engines, air safety, airplane history, and various kinds of airplanes including the space shuttle.