Washoe County Library System

Describes Iran's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture.

"What would it be like to live in Kenya? How is Kenya's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Kenyans!"--

Explores the history, economy, geography, religion, customs, and culture of Syria.

Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. They will find out how Chile is governed, what kinds...

Television personality Jeff Corwin takes the reader on an expedition of Madagascar, a large island off the east coast of Africa, and introduces some of the unusual wildlife found there.

An exploration of one of America's great rivers, from its headwaters in Minnesota to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico.

"What would it be like to live in El Salvador? How is El Salvador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of El Salvadorians!"--

"What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!"--

Mexico is dry deserts and lush rain forests, it is also rolling hills and broad plains. Mexico is full of contrasts: factories and farms, huge cities and small towns, populated areas, and untouched wilderness. Mexico is a land of variety.