Anita Ganeri

Benjamin Blog and his dog, Barko Polo, explore Canada, including Nunavut, Toronto, and Québec.

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how getting married and weddings are celebrated in many different places.

Discover how people remember the passing of their loved ones all around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how death is commemorated in many different places.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: the United States of America! The book includes chapters on American history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Grand Canyon and the Empire State Building.

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Scotland! The book includes chapters on Scottish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness.

"Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Brazil! The book includes chapters on Brazilian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Iguącu Falls and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro" -- Provided by the publisher.

Introduces readers to Egypt, discussing its geography, people, food, and more.

Presents an introduction to Japan, providing information about its geography, history, population, foods, popular forms of entertainment, and economy. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Recounts various Chinese myths and legends and examines how they pertain to the beliefs and culture of the region.

Benjamin Blog and his dog, Barko Polo, travel to Spain to see all the wonderful sights, sounds, and culture of that country, including the Canary Islands, the city of Madrid, the ingredients of a paella, and what the words "buenos dias" mean.