Debbie Nevins

Most things people use leave behind waste and eventually become garbage themselves. Earth is becoming covered in this waste. What to do with all this garbage is a major concern for people all around the world.

Detailed text and enlightening sidebars highlight political, cultural, geographical, and economic facts about Azerbaijan, and full-color photographs of this country's landscapes and people bring its culture to life for readers. Helpful maps are also included, and recipes allow readers to take a hands-on approach to learning about Azerbaijan.

"The islands of Antigua and Barbuda-along with a host of smaller islands-make up their own country in the waters between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Readers take an exciting tour of this island nation with the help of detailed main text and fact-filled sidebars that cover the country's past and present, including the 2017 hurricane that devastated the island of Barbuda. The resiliency and beauty of the people of Antigua and Barbuda are...

As readers dig deeper into the history, economics, and culture of Turkmenistan, they also examine full-color photographs of the different parts of this country and maps that help them visualize what they're reading about in the informative main text and sidebars. Readers are also presented with words and phrases common in Turkmenistan, fun facts about its festivals, and recipes for traditional foods.