Books in Take a Trip to series

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

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

Text and photographs highlight the activities at the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School off the coast of Maine as students face the challenges of nature

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.

Follows a group of hikers as they climb Mount Katahdin, highest peak in Maine, observing the flora, fauna, and sights of interest along the way

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