Elizabeth Kaplan

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Minnesota as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Describes climate, soil, seasons, and landscape of the world's largest continuous biome which spans the Northern Hemisphere across Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia.

Briefly describes how the forces of lift and thrust are used to overcome gravity and resistance to enable airplanes to fly.

Describes the adventures of the seventeenth-century English explorer, from his search for a short route from Europe to the Orient to his mysterious disappearance after members of his crew mutinied.

Briefly describes how toilets are used to get rid of waste and how sewage is treated.

"A book about the geography, history, government, etc. of Minnesota."--Provided by publisher.