Briefly describes the movement of pioneers westward across the United States and the kinds of work that came about as a result of this, such as cowboys, trappers, and prospectors.

Describes the homes, food, clothing, and everyday life of an Eskimo community in Greenland and includes information on animals that live in arctic regions.

Explores the origin and uses of salt, both in the ancient world and today.

Describes, in text and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Rome.

Describes the eight species of bears, their geographical habitats, survival techniques, and relationship to humans.

An introduction to creatures that fly and creatures with wings.

An illustrated introduction to some of the animal kingdom's more fantastic members.