Provides a brief overview of the geography, wildlife, history, and people of Africa.

Lying at the heart of the Midwest, Missouri has a little bit of everything. Its landscape is diverse, it is packed with plants and animals of all kinds, and you'll even hear a range of accents as you travel the state.

Maine. What lies off the coast of Maine? The state's Atlantic coastline is home to more than 4,000 islands. Inside, you'll find: what life was like for Maine's earliest people; A timeline, photos-and why seafood is so popular in Maine; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.

Unlike most other states, Michigan is divided into two main pieces of land. To the north is the long, narrow Upper Peninsula. To the south, across Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, lies the mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula. Readers will travel across the entire state as they find out what life is like in Michigan. They will learn about the local history and government, sample the local cuisine, spot wildlife, and more.

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of Hawai'i.

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

Presents facts about galaxies, the different types and how they are formed, plus information on the Milky Way.

Provides a brief overview of the geography, wildlife, history, and people of South America.

"A children's book detailing the geography, population, features, etc. of North Carolina"-- $c Provided by publisher.

Visible through a strong pair of binoculars, Neptune is one of the few planets that is easily seen from the surface of Earth. Readers will discover what it would be like to visit the surface of Neptune and how scientists are working to learn more about this icy planet. They will also discover how the planet was discovered and why its moons and rings are so interesting to scientists.