Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people and culture of Italy.

"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn about Afghanistan''s history, government, economy, traditions,...

Discusses England's long and fascinating history (from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its modern status as part of the United Kingdom), its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse cities.

Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people and culture of Switzerland.

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.

Presents information on the European country of Germany, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.

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

Explores Venezuela, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of the United Arab Emirates.