Presents a look at the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, culture, and everyday life of the South American country.

"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libya's history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libya's rugged landscapes,...

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

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the People's Republic of China, home of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

Describes the geography, history, culture, religion, and people of the Caribbean island nation of the Dominican Republic.

Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Portugal.

An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, economy, culture, and people of Serbia, the larger of the two republics that make up the country of Yugoslavia.

Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the world's most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it is rich in history and culture. Readers will explore the nation's beautiful landscapes and densely-packed cities as they find out how the country was first settled and how it has changed over time. They will also learn about Bangladesh's government, its economy, and much more.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, languages, religions, sports, arts, and people of a country that shares land borders with six nations and surrounds one of them.