Books in Watts Library series

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of Southern Africa, with biographies of Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Angola; Shaka, King of the Zulu Nation; and Moshoeshoe, King of the Sotho.

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of East Africa, with biographies of Ranavalona I, Queen of Madagascar; Yambio, King of the Azande; and Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia.

Describes the history, traditions, and beliefs of the Wampanoag, who were one of the first native peoples to encounter the Pilgrims during the seventeenth century.

Follows the course of slavery in Mesopotamia and Egypt, examining how this practice began and spread, the work slaves did, and the impact of slavery on ancient societies.

A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the chaparral ecosystems of the world.

Describes the history, tradition, and beliefs of the Shoshone people, who originally lived in the area known today as the Great Basin.

Examines the history, uses, changing nature, and ecological aspects of the Hudson River

An introduction to the structure and purpose of the FBI.

Discusses cases where children are forced to work against their wills in difficult and dangerous conditions in various countries around the world.

Examines the history, culture, religious beliefs, poetry, and contemporary life of the Makah Indians of Washington State.

Explores different seasons in the taiga, a northern forest made up primarily of conifer trees, including the plants and animals that flourish at certain times and ways to stop deforestation.

Looks at the history and work of the National Archives, where original documents, photographs, and other important materials are stored.