Books in Take a Trip to Series series

Life in the People's Republic of China is described and photographed and includes glimpses of school, work, communal life, the government, Chinese culture, art, and sports

Analyzes the differences between ancient and modern Greece and examines the nation's traditions, crafts, foods, lifestyle, landmarks, and geographical features

A tour of Poland highlights the geographical variety, history, people, culture, and great cities--including Warsaw and Danzig--of this Eastern European industrial nation

Describes the geography, history, industries, and people of Belgium, and looks at its major cities and seaports

Describes the geography, culture, religion, and government of Saudi Arabia, and looks at its major industry, oil

Introduces the cities, customs, foods, architecture, and scenery one might observe on a trip to Italy.

Examines the geographical features, history, government, lifestyles, recreational activities, and other facets of New Zealand, with a listing of key statistics and facts, maps, and numerous photographs

Exploring the world of trees on foot, children learn to identify different species and various parts of a tree, why leaves turn color in autumn, how to estimate the height and age of a tree, what trees need to survive, and the important role trees play in our lives.

Describes the geography of the Philippines, its government, the origin of its people, its history and culture, farming and major crops, and its development in the twentieth century

Young readers explore the Emerald Isle in an illustrated introduction to the land, people, history, and culture of Ireland

Describes the geography and animal life of Antarctica. Also discusses the work of the many scientific research stations that are located on this the world's fifth largest but also its coldest continent.

Full-color photographs and a simple text document the geography, major cities, people, and cultural diversity of India, one of the world's largest, most colorful, and overpopulated nations