Examines the barn as the center of farm life for early settlers of North America.

Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and the slaves.

Takes a look at the various rooms in a grand Victorian house, explaining the design and purpose of each and describing the furniture, lighting, and decorations used in the context of daily life during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Describes the physical characteristics of wolves and conservation efforts being carried out to protect them from becoming extinct.

Describes the physical characteristics of the leopard and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct.

This book looks at the ancient and modern culture of Mexico, including art, music, dance, and festivals.

Describes what a top predator is, explains how they thrive at the top of a food chain, and details why some top predators are endangered.

Examines various types of dwellings in western Northern America during the nineteenth century, discussing their construction and design as well as the lives of the settlers who lived in them.

A trip under the sea brings the reader in contact with many forms of life found there, including a barracuda, sea cucumber, and sea star.

Introduces bees and beekeeping, covering such aspects as pollination, the making of honey, and beekeeping equipment and practices.