"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...

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

"Learn about the geography, the history, the people, the government, and the business of the state of Texas."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the people, geography, sports, history, culture, industries, and symbols of Texas, featuring maps, census information, brief profiles of notable individuals, informative charts, and more.

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

Describes the physical and cultural characteristics of Iran, including its government, its diverse population, and the different areas in which people live.

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.