"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of China."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Israel, a young nation celebrating its fiftieth birthday in 1998.

Describes the climate, geography, history, culture, economy, and people of Mexico.

Describes the geography, history, culture, religion, and people of the small Central American nation of Costa Rica.

Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Peru.

Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people, and culture of Ghana, the African country that freed itself of white colonial rule and became an independent nation in 1957.

Presents information on the European country of Italy, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.Ø

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

Explores the geography, history, arts, religion, and everyday life of Thailand.

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