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"Indonesia is a country consisting of roughly 17,500 islands in Southeast Asia. The Indian Ocean is to the west of it and the Pacific Ocean is to the east. Read…
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"Located in northwestern South America, Colombia has tall mountains and long coastlines along both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is the 4th-largest country on the continent. Learn…
Made up of rolling green hills, jagged coastlines, and hundreds of smaller islands, Ireland is known for its geography as much as its culture. Irish music, literature, and dance have…
Once a European colony, Jamaica’s history has been shaped by its struggle for freedom. Today, this independent spirit can still be seen in the Jamaican people, who have worked hard…
Indonesia is a country made up of about 17,500 islands in Southeast Asia. The country is between two oceans, the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to…
The Stanley Cup is the only team sports trophy that has the names of each player engraved from every winning team. The first time it was awarded to a team…
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes. It is so large that it holds more water than the other four Great Lakes combined.
Looks at several different martial arts, discusses what their purposes are, explains how they are practiced, and profiles legends of the sport.
Some skateboarders use sidewalks and city streets to practice their freestyle moves. Others use ramps to show off tricks as they fly through the air. Learn more about one of…
Snowboarders practice in the snowboard parks at ski resorts. They know they will need a variety of tricks to score well in competitions. Learn more about one of the world’s…
Snowmobile riders follows tracks with steep hills and obstacles. Snowmobiles can go faster than 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour. Learn more about one of the world’s most daring sports…
Provides information about the Stanley Cup championship, including analysis of the sport, an outline of its rules, and information about the location where the competition takes place. Intended for a…
U.S. Regions: Natural Environment The Midwest explores this region, its major landmarks, biomes, ecosystems, and animals. This book gives the reader an exciting glimpse into the main characteristics of this…
U.S. Regions: Natural Environment The Northeast explores this region, its major landmarks, biomes, ecosystems, and animals. This book gives the reader an exciting glimpse into the main characteristics of this…
U.S. Regions: Natural Environment The Southeast explores this region, its major landmarks, biomes, ecosystems, and animals. This book gives the reader an exciting glimpse into the main characteristics of this…
U.S. Regions: Natural Environment The Southwest explores this region, its major landmarks, biomes, ecosystems, and animals. This book gives the reader an exciting glimpse into the main characteristics of this…
U.S. Regions: Natural Environment The West explores this region, its major landmarks, biomes, ecosystems, and animals. This book gives the reader an exciting glimpse into the main characteristics of this…
The U.S. Regions: Natural Environment series lets readers discover the fascinating facts behind the environment of the five regions of the United States. Every state is covered in depth, including…
The United Kingdom is a small island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The country’s diverse landscapes include long rugged coastlines, rolling hills, and mountain peaks. Learn…
The second-largest country in the Middle East, Iran covers 636,313 square miles (1.65 million square kilometers). High mountains, vast plains, dry deserts, and coastal waters create a variety of living…
Throughout its history, Haiti has been a place where people and cultures come together. Today, Haiti’s landscapes and people make it an exciting country to explore. Learn more about Haiti’s…
The first skateboards were created by surfers from California in the late 1950s. Today, skateboarding is the third-most popular sport among teenagers in the United States. Learn more in Skateboarding…
The first snowboard was made in 1965, when Sherman Poppen fastened two skis together. Today, snowboarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Learn more in Snowboarding…
A blizzard has wind speeds of more than 35 miles (55 kilometers) per hour. It is even possible for a blizzard to occur when it is not snowing. Learn more…
Snowmobiling was added to the Winter X Games in 1998. Snowmobilers in the Winter X Games SnoCross event can reach speeds of 60 miles (96 kilometers) per hour while airborne…
Metamorphic rocks are formed from other rocks. They make up 27 percent of Earth’s crust. Learn more in Metamorphic Rocks.
The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, was located on the site of present-day Mexico City. Leaders known as huey tlatoani ruled the empire from the city. Learn more in Aztecs, one of…
