Can you guess the colors of Germany? It's yellow like candles on a traditional Christmas tree and brown like the beams of a half-timber house. Children will discover Neuschwanstein Castle, the legend of Siegfried, and the speed of the autobahn. Explore Germany, and its language, in this wonderfully illustrated introduction to the land in the heart of Europe.

What color is India? It's green like the vegetation that covers India during the monsoon season, white like the Taj Mahal, and blue like the Hindu god, Krishna. Get to know India in this beautifully illustrated introduction to a land of many people.

When fire breaks out at the factory . . . two friends must escape. New York, New York, 1911. Best friends Minnie and Tessa work together at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. Suddenly, a fire breaks out, and the workroom fills with smoke. But the doors are locked, the elevator is full, and fire blocks the stairway. Will Minnie and Tessa find their way to safety?