"In many developing countries, children, especially girls, cannot go to school. Sometimes it is due to lack of money for a town or a family. Other times it has to do with religious or social customs. This book discusses how several people around the world are making sure all children have the opportunity to attend school."
"Formed in 1945, the United Nations has had one goal: to keep peace in the world. This book provides the history of the United Nations from its beginning to the twenty-first century."
"A collection of folktales and fairy tales from around the world have something in common, all are centered on a conflict of some sort. The conflict is usually resolved with the help of a friend, often one who is an unlikely comrade."