Discusses the potato famine that devastated Ireland in the nineteenth century and led to a widespread immigration to the United States.

An account of Cortes's life as an adventurer which culminated in his conquest and domination of the Aztec civilization in Mexico.

Discusses the forced internment of Japanese-Americans in camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Presents photos and information about green sea turtles, discussing migration, reproduction, anatomy and behavior, and endangerment. Includes a quiz, glossary, index, and access to online resources.

"Find out how Marco Polo braved bandits, sandstorms, mountains, pirates, and deadly diseases along the Silk Road and Spice Route. Discover how he became a spy for Kublai Khanm saw treasures beyond his dreams, brought riches home to Italy, and wrote one of the best travel books of all time"--P. [4] of cover.

Learn about the difficulties explorers of the late 1800s faced as they searched for the source of the world's longest river.