Geography & World Cultures

A shy boy from New Zealand grows up to face the ultimate challenge, braving the elements to become the first person to s

Two sisters trek up the great Sky Road to restore the balance between light and dark in this rhythmic, beautifully illus

Examine real artifacts like war maps and evacuation orders to see the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor through the eyes o

Ancient travelers once marveled at hanging gardens built for a queen and a colossal statue guarding a harbor; now you ca

Faruq loves the spicy aroma of his grandmother’s kitchen and dreams of being a chef, even though his family expects him

Mammals scuttle through the undergrowth and clamber through the trees in this look at the weird and wonderful furry crea

Theo performs with puppets on stage and acts with courage off stage after joining the resistance movement in Greece duri

From the Indian Ocean to the Canadian Arctic, Sami and Suki face a changing world as rising tides and melting ice threat

Award-winning reporting traces America's full journey through Vietnam, explaining the political tensions of the Cold War

Count from one to ten using 6,000 years of history, from golden Nepalese crowns to ancient Greek gods found in the halls

Astro and Otto leave home to find spaghetti trees and circus magic, discovering that the world is much bigger than their

Zan’s vacation takes a dangerous turn when she is forced to help an antiquities smuggling ring find ancient treasure to

A young boy waves goodbye to the Caribbean and sets sail for a new life in Britain in this moving poetic tribute to the

Tantie sits with the children on the island of Trinidad, weaving together six enchanting tales from West Africa, the Car

Trace the formative years of Golda Meir from her childhood in Russia and America to her rise as a historic world leader

History is full of mutinies, mishaps, and massive blunders that somehow led famous explorers to change the world by acci

A massive wilderness lay between the Mississippi and the Pacific until two captains led an epic expedition to map the wa

A Venezuelan cowboy comes face-to-face with a powerful predator in this look at the jaguar's habitat and the complex rel

Get a front-row seat to the global stage with maps, timelines, and athlete profiles preparing for the world-class compet

World leaders face impossible choices and high stakes as they weigh the decision to invade Iraq in 2003, changing the co

Searching for her lost puppy on a snowy day, Mia finds unexpected beauty that inspires her to transform her village and

After twenty-seven years in prison, an activist who fought against apartheid emerges to become South Africa's first Blac

Thirteen-year-old Annie survived the war in hiding, but now she must face the daunting task of rebuilding her life and f

Explorer Will Steger battles the freezing Arctic elements on a daring trek from Russia to Canada by dog sled and canoe.