A young girl growing up in an Alabama town in the 1930s learns of injustice and violence when her father, a lawyer, defends a black man accused of raping a white girl.

Our hero confronts a large and varied cast, including Wackford Squeers, the fantastic ogre of a schoolmaster, and Vincent Crummles, the grandiloquent ham actor, on his comic and satirical adventures up and down the country. Punishing wickedness, befriending the helpless, strutting the stage, and falling in love, Nicholas shares some of his creator's energy and earnestness as he faces the pressing issues of early Victorian society. -provided by publisher....

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Canada.

An introduction to Spain that provides information on the country's geography, people, culture, history, government, economy, and climate.

"Discover the people and places of Kenya."--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Examines Colombia's geography, history, people and culture, gov ernment and economy.

Discusses the country Vietnam and its people, history, culture, geography, and other topics.

"Blast off and find out if you could handle life on Mars. Along the way, you'll get to know the red planet, high-tech rovers, and amazing scientific discoveries. So sit back, enjoy the ride, and get ready to learn all about Mars and what it will take to get there!"--Page 4 of cover. An introduction to the planet Mars for young readers, featuring up-to-date facts and all the latest discoveries on a wide variety of topics including extreme weather,...

Discusses current, detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in Laos, from its economy and environment to its geography and social trends.

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Iraq.