"In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other--and the clock--as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration--she would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure...

Presents an overview of Texas history, from the Paleo-Indians, who were the first people to live in Texas, to current conditions.

Describes how the sun formed, what it is made of, old ideas about it, and how the sun affects Earth.

Examines the geography, history, economy, society, people, and culture of Ghana.

"Introduces the reader to the founding mothers of the United States"--|cProvided by publisher.

Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.