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Dominated by the mighty Alps and sharing borders with five different countries, Switzerland is known for its beautiful landscapes and multicultural society. Read all about the country's land and resources, the population-dense central plateau, and its early settlement, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Switzerland. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, made up of more than 17,000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the environmental challenges it faces, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Indonesia. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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As the fifth-largest country in the world, Brazil's landscapes range from the famous Amazon rain forest to biodiverse mangroves, flat grasslands, and mountain ranges. Read all about the country's land and resources, how Indigenous peoples live, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Brazil. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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Cuba, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
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"It's hard to like a house fly. It buzzes around your ears, lands on your dirty dog, and then heads for your lunch. The feet of the fly that settle on your lunch are covered with hordes of bacteria carried from all its landing spots in the neighborhood. And that could be a garbage dump or a dead squirrel."
The house fly shares horrible habits with thousands of other two-winged insects that belong to the family of true flies. Gnats and midges are...
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His love healed her broken heart, but now her love could set him free.
Free-spirited Elizabeth Foster turned her back on her father's photography business-and her faith-to pursue musical theater instead. Now, with a one-show contract, Liz is a few weeks away from unemployment forcing her back home until a chance encounter in the theater lobby resurrects her childhood dream of a life behind the camera.
Meanwhile, sought-after photographer Ryan Callahan...
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Now You Can Lead the Women in Your Church on a Journey of Fellowship and Fun! In America today, Christian churches are held together through the prayer and service of women--yet many of these women are overwhelmed and in need of a break so that they can reconnect with the Lord. That's why Focus on the Family has combined the best features of women's ministries and created these new resources to give women of all ages a chance to get together for quality...
10) Focus on Chile
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Chile is a long narrow strip of land running half the length of South America and bordered on either side by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Read all about the country's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Chile. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
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Australia's varied landscapes--from deserts and forests to the stunning Great Barrier Reef--are as diverse as its unique wildlife. Read all about the country's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
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Pakistan is a country of stunning and diverse landscapes that include mountains, deserts, lush forests, plateaus, and raging rivers. Read all about the country's land and resources, the importance of the Indus River, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Pakistan. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
15) Focus on Inertia
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to inertia. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a 'Science in Action' activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
16) Focus on Light
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to light. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a 'Science in Action' activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
17) Focus on Gravity
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to gravity. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a 'Science in Action' activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
18) Focus on Waves
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to waves. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a 'Science in Action' activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
19) Focus on Ghana
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Ghana's landscape includes the large northern savannah, rain forests, and the coastal region, which is small but contains the largest cities. Read all about the country's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
20) Focus on Luke
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Focus on Luke is part of the Focus Bible Study Series which contains studies of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Focus Bible Study Series is the perfect guide for in-depth scripture study. Each book in the series includes informative commentary, thought-provoking study questions and experiential group activities that encourage a deeper understanding of scripture. The journal format has lots of space for writing and encourages personal reflection...
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