When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

A dog named Robot pokes his nose into a hole in the ground. What is down there? Four boys have come with the dog to find out.

"During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal...

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make France unique in an increasingly globalized world.