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

"This book will explore the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan. Also, students will have at their fingertips the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan"--Provided by Publisher.

Reviews the history of basketball, how it is played, the rules of the game, and introduces readers to some of basketball's greatest players.

Briefly discusses the international competition in winter sports, beginning with the Nordic Games in 1908, and describes some of the sports involved, including skiing, ice hockey, skating, and bobsledding.

Introduces the different kinds of family relationships observed among American Indians and how they varied from one tribe to another.

A brief history of the Sioux, or Dakota, Indians of the Great Plains describing their tribal organization, customs, religion, and their encounter with the white settlers.

Describes several species of lower primates, including the lemur, aye-aye, galago, loris, and tarsier, and their endangered status.

Introduces the history, social structure, daily life, and culture of the Shawnee Nation.

Describes the history, landscape, and wildlife of the oldest, largest, and only island national park in the United States.

Discusses our early ideas about the planet Venus, what we have discovered about its true nature, and what we may learn from it in the future.