The Grand Canyon: The Largest Canyon in the United States (Natural Wonders)
Did you know that the Sahara Desert is so large that the entire continental United States could fit inside it? The natural wonders series provides a wealth of information for students through photos and fascinating text.
China's unmatched ability to reinvent itself over the centuries is perhaps its most timeless asset. Even in the wake of violent civil wars, Mongol invaders, and turbulent governance, China has endured and, in recent times, achieved a level of prosperity rivaled by few other countries in the world. The events that transformed China from an imperial nation to a superpower are chronicled in this comprehensive volume that introduces the history of the world's largest and one of its most dynamic populations.
Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation—a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. Brazil offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country—from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection.
The Amazon Rain Forest: The Largest Rain Forest In The World (Natural Wonders)
Did you know that the Sahara Desert is so large that the entire continental United States could fit inside it? The natural wonders series provides a wealth of information for students through photos and fascinating text.
Describes the features of the Amazon rain forest, the plants, animals, and humans that live there, and its future.
AARP The Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine published by AARP, which focuses on aging issues. Established in 1958, it was known until 2002 as Modern Maturity. The editor is Nancy Perry Graham ; the managing editor is John Stoltenberg. The magazine is sent to every AARP member, and thus is the largest circulation magazine in the United States; it has held that position since the late 1980s.
