Books in Nations of the World series

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a ""Contributions"" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.

Describes the art, religion, history, daily life, and rituals of ancient China.

Discusses the people, land, culture, history, and future of the nation of Afghanistan.

With decorative borders and illustrations that evoke the world of Narnia on each page, quotations from The Chronicles of Narnia scattered throughout, and plenty of room to write in, this elegantly designed monthly journal is a keepsake to treasure for years.

All over the world, people have told stories about dragons. These stories have caught the interest of adults and children for hundreds of years. Meet some legendary dragons and listen in as these stories come to life.

The World of Disasters is divided into three sections--Natural Disasters, Man-Made Disasters, and Future Disasters. Each section includes several page spreads focusing on specific themes and topics related to the relevant catastrophe. A glossary and an index are also included to build vocabulary and research skills.

The World of Norm 9 Book Collection set comes with the following titles: May Contain Nuts, May Cause Irritation, May Produce Gas, May Require Batteries, May Be Contagious, May Need Rebooting, Must Be Washed Separately, May Contain Buts, May Still Be Charged

Discusses the history, geography, climate, government, culture, people, and modern aspects of Ethiopia.

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Introduces the basics of Roman Catholicism through the eyes of a Catholic child

Profiles the African country of Congo, presenting a broad, comprehensive overview of the nation--which gained its independence from colonial rule in 1960--and its history, geography, and culture.

Introduces the fundamentals of Islam through the eyes of a Muslim child living in Detroit