New Titles

Sudan

Levy, Patricia, 1951-


Welcome to Sudan -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Sudanese -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. Examines the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Sudan, and explores how the country and its people have been devastated by conflict and violence.
Date Published:2026

Somalia

Hassig, Susan M., 1969-


Welcome to Somalia -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Somalis -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. An introduction to Somalia, providing information on the geography, history, government, economy, environment, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the African nation, and including maps, a timeline, and photographs.
Date Published:2026

Welcome to Somalia -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Somalis -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. An introduction to Somalia, providing information on the geography, history, government, economy, environment, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the African nation, and including maps, a timeline, and photographs.

Date Published:2026

Lebanon

Sheehan, Sean, 1951-


Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Lebanon.
Date Published:2026

Jordan

South, Coleman, 1948-


Welcome to Jordan -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Jordanians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. Examines the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Jordan.
Date Published:2026

Focus on New Zealand

Hyde, Natalie.


"A Crabtree Forest book." "GRL: X"--Back cover. "New Zealand is the sixth largest island nation in the world. It is a country of many contrasts--from snow-capped mountains to deep fiords, sandy beaches, and vibrant cities and towns. Read all about New Zealand's wild topography, the geographic isolation that led to the amazing evolution in its plant and animal life, and the many diverse peoples and cultures that make the country their home"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"A Crabtree Forest book." "GRL: X"--Back cover. "New Zealand is the sixth largest island nation in the world. It is a country of many contrasts--from snow-capped mountains to deep fiords, sandy beaches, and vibrant cities and towns. Read all about New Zealand's wild topography, the geographic isolation that led to the amazing evolution in its plant and animal life, and the many diverse peoples and cultures that make the country their home"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Focus on China

Hudak, Heather C., 1975-


"A Crabtree Forest Book." "China, officially known as the People's Republic of China (PRC), is an enormous country that spans five time zones and multiple geographic regions. Read all about China's ancient and rich history, its adaptive cultures and economy, and the daily life of people in modern China. Downloadable Teacher Notes available"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Exploring South Asia's geography

Smore, Heather.


School Library Journal, November 2025. "Readers explore what it's like to hike the Himalayas, journey to the islands of the Maldives, and walk through India's busy cities in this guide to South Asia's geography"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Exploring Latin America's geography

Smore, Heather.


School Library Journal, November 2025. "Latin America is one of the most biodiverse parts of our planet and features [a] variety of geographical features--from frigid Andean mountain peaks to humid tropical rainforests. Readers venture through them all in this . . . look at the geography of Latin America"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Exploring Europe's geography

Smore, Heather.


School Library Journal, November 2025. "Europe's geography has played a large role in the history of this continent and in the development of the different nations and cultural groups that can be found there. Readers explore the connections between geography, history, and culture in this . . . guide to the European landscape"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Exploring East and Southeast Asia's geography

Smore, Heather.


School Library Journal, November 2025. "Readers journey from the East Asian metropolises of Tokyo and Seoul to Southeast Asia's many islands in this . . . guide to the geography of one of the world's most populous regions"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Costa Rica

Foley, Erin, 1967-


Welcome to Costa Rica -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Costa Ricans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Costa Rica"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Bulgaria

Stavreva, Kirilka.


"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bulgaria"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The Battle of Gettysburg : battles of the Civil War /

Baxter, Roberta, 1952-


"History perspectives, one event. Three different perspectives." Abraham Bryan : farm owner -- William J. Hoke : lieutenant colonel, Confederate army -- Elizabeth Salome, "Sallie" Myers Stewart : schoolteacher. Presents the events of the Battle of Gettysburg from three different perspectives, a farm owner, a confederate soldier, and a schoolteacher.
Date Published:2026