This book discusses what it is like to live in Pakistan today. It examines, in accessible language and vivid photographs, many aspects of the culture, including its history, geography, people, and government. This is a book that highlights a unique part of the world, sure to engage the eager young reader.

"Home to some of the most amazing wildlife in the world, South Africa is a land set apart by its geography and history. This book introduces readers to this southernmost African nation, including the animals and ethnic groups that live there, the cultural traditions and pastimes, and the structure of government. Readers will enjoy a comprehensive look at the culture of South Africa, past and present. Engaging and accessible text is paired with bright...

"Mirages have long astonished travelers of the sea and beguiled thirsty desert voyagers. Chinese and Japanese poetry and images depicted mirages as the exhalations of clam-monsters. Indian sources related them to the 'thirst of gazelles,' a metaphor for the futility of desire. From the late eighteenth century to the present, mirages became a symbol of 'Oriental despotis,' a malign, but also enchanted, emblem. But the mirage motif is rarely simply...

The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience. Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions' den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible's most powerful stories--27 in all--are compellingly...