A new edition of Heart of Darkness, the 1899 masterpiece by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad about a voyage up the Congo River into the Heart of Africa. The story is narrated by Charles Marlow, recalling his obsessive quest to locate the ivory trader Kurtz, who has become ensconced deep in the jungle managing a remote outpost. As he ventures further and further down the Congo, Marlow finds himself and his surroundings become increasingly untethered....

This book gathers drawings, engravings, photographs, maps, and other illustrations to inspire imaginations young and old to envision the history of Illinois in all its depth and breadth. Gerald A. Danzer distills the story of Illinois from these visual artifacts, exploring the state's history from its earliest peoples and their encounters with European settlers, through territorial struggles and the strife of the Civil War, and into the modern era...

Presents basic information about Tennessee, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Presents basic information about Kentucky, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Presents basic information about Texas, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Readers will learn facts about Utah's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more.

Readers journey through Alaska as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Alaska. Other features include a table of contents, fact boxes, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital information, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.

Presents basic information about Oklahoma, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Presents basic information about Minnesota, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Presents basic information about Idaho, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.