Akron Public Library

Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.

Introduces the history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features of Egypt, land of the Sphinx, the ancient city of Alexandria, the Nile River, and the Aswan High Dam.

"Colorado has been inhabited by people for thousands of years from the earliest Ancient Pueblo peoples to more recent native peoples such as those of the Apache Nation, the Algonquian-speaking Arapaho and Cheyenne, and the Numic-speaking Comanche, Shoshone, and Ute. The book examines the history and culture of these peoples and how they were shaped by the state's geography and climate. It also looks at how native peoples were affected by the arrival...

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religion, culture, sports and arts, and people of Greece.

Everyone makes mistakes, but they're not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in exploration have gone down in history and will never be forgotten.

Provides information about Syria, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.

Describes the diversity of life in Mexico, it's peoples and the complex cultural heritage.

Delicious foods, ancient ruins and magnificent artwork are only part of this exciting boot-shaped land.

Introduces the geography, weather, cities, ancient monuments, wildlife, and more in the land of Egypt.

Describes the geography, history, economy, natural resources, culture, religion, and people of the South American country of Bolivia.