Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of England. Children hear the names of distant lands on the evening news, but what are those places really like? How do their people live? What languages do they speak? What do they do for fun? Our Welcome to the World series gives young readers a simple, informative look at countries they hear about every day. With vivid photos, fun facts,...

"From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London's history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and . . . illustrations in this compendium"--Provided by publisher.

"The true story of the Indigenous Nations of the American Northeast, including the Wampanoag nation and others, and their history up to present day"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes how the culture of England is reflected in its many festivals, including the Notting Hill Carnival, Lord Mayor's Day, and Guy Fawkes Day.