An undocumented immigrant father has been bussing tables at the famous Windows on the World restaurant to support his family in Mexico. Then, tragedy strikes. His family hears no word for weeks. Refusing to give up hope, they send young Fernando on a quixotic mission across the border to find his father and bring him home. Along the way, Fernando experiences a warm embrace from fellow immigrants and a cold shoulder from The City That Never Sleeps....

Presents in brief text and illustrations an overview of western history from prehistory to the present day.

Features maps and information about the geography, plants, animals, and ecosystems of both poles and all five oceans.

Features maps and information about the countries, geography, ecology, population, customs, transportation, and ecology of South Africa.

Features maps and information about the countries, geography, ecology, population, customs, transportation, and economy of the Far East and Southeast Asia.