Ocean State Libraries

Discusses the history, physical characteristics, economy, and culture of the land which has been called the gift of the Nile.

Describes the people, culture, geography, history, and economy of the Scandinavian country that is divided in half by the ArcticCircle.

Explores the geography, history, traditions, social life, and arts of the country which sits astride the Arctic Circle.

Discusses the history and culture of a country in which nearly half the land is below sea level, protected from flooding only bya network of man-made dikes and dams.

A history of the largest country in the world, from early days to 1917.

An introduction to the land, history, people, and culture of thesouthern European country that at one time ruled all of the western world.

An overview of China's history and life, especially since, underthe Chinese Communist party, that country became the People's Republic of China in 1949.

Presents a history and description of Ireland, as well as geographical, political, and cultural information.

Describes the geography, history, culture, religion, and people of the environmentally diverse South American country of Argentina.

Examines the land, people, history, economy, and cultural life of this busy international metropolis, a former British colony that was returned to China on July 1, 1997. Cities of the World gives students the opportunity to explore the world's urban centers without ever leaving the classroom. Readers will also investigate cities' attempts to solve the universal urban problems of unemployment, pollution, and crime. Because of their breezy, yet authoritative...