One of the greatest joys of reading is to pick up a book and be transported to another time or place. Join us on an epic journey around the globe through literature with this list of books that will transport you to all seven continents.
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Whether you’d love to learn more about America’s national parks or learn more about Canada, our neighbor to the north, these books are a great foundation for your next learning adventure in North America.
Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-To-Zion Journey Through Every National ParkBy Conor Knighton Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada By Yvonne Wakim Dennis & Arlene Hirschfelder Canada By Karl-Heinz Raach & Bernhard Mogge
Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-To-Zion Journey Through Every National ParkBy Conor Knighton
Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada By Yvonne Wakim Dennis & Arlene Hirschfelder
Canada By Karl-Heinz Raach & Bernhard Mogge
From lost cities to epic cycling adventures, these publications offer a fresh look at travel in South America.
Llama Drama: A two-woman, 5,500-mile cycling adventure through South America By Anna McNuff The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget (Travel Guide) By Rough Guides Lost Cities of South America By David Hatcher Childress
Llama Drama: A two-woman, 5,500-mile cycling adventure through South America By Anna McNuff
The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget (Travel Guide) By Rough Guides
Lost Cities of South America By David Hatcher Childress
Begin planning your next learning adventure in Eastern Europe, prepare for Paris or catch up on your knowledge of Jane Austen’s writings for a literary look at England.
New Paris: The People, Places & Ideas Fueling a Movement By Lindsey Tramuta & Charissa Fay (Photographer) Jane Austen's England: A Travel Guide By Karin Quint Rick Steves Eastern Europe By Rick Steves & Cameron Hewitt
New Paris: The People, Places & Ideas Fueling a Movement By Lindsey Tramuta & Charissa Fay (Photographer)
Jane Austen's England: A Travel Guide By Karin Quint
Rick Steves Eastern Europe By Rick Steves & Cameron Hewitt
There’s so much to learn about in Asia. Brush up on your knowledge of all the continent has to offer, and find the countries that interest you the most for your next exotic learning adventure.
Southeast Asia: Past and Present By D. R. SarDesai Living in Asia, Vol. 1 By Sunil Sethi Great Escapes Asia, Updated Edition Edited by Angelika Taschen
Southeast Asia: Past and Present By D. R. SarDesai
Living in Asia, Vol. 1 By Sunil Sethi
Great Escapes Asia, Updated Edition Edited by Angelika Taschen
Whether you yearn to experience the “wild” side of Africa or want to learn more about its vast history as the cradle of civilization, these books are a great foundation for your studies.
South Africa: South Africa Travel Guide: The 30 Best Tips For Your Trip To South Africa - The Places You Have To See By Traveling the World The Civilizations of Africa: A History to 1800 By Christopher Ehret Into Africa By Frans Lanting
South Africa: South Africa Travel Guide: The 30 Best Tips For Your Trip To South Africa - The Places You Have To See By Traveling the World
The Civilizations of Africa: A History to 1800 By Christopher Ehret
Into Africa By Frans Lanting
Australia’s wildlife, landscapes and people are incredible and unique. Begin your studies of all things Australian here while you begin to plan your next adventure “down under.”
Australia: The Ultimate Australia Travel Guide By A Traveler For A Traveler By Lost Travelers Great Barrier Reef By Cynthia Kennedy Henzel Wildlife of Australia By Iain Campbell & Sam Woods
Australia: The Ultimate Australia Travel Guide By A Traveler For A Traveler By Lost Travelers
Great Barrier Reef By Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
Wildlife of Australia By Iain Campbell & Sam Woods
Do you have what it takes to journey to the South Pole? Find out as you being to research the rugged beauty that is Antarctica.
Antarctica: The Waking Giant By Sebastian Copeland, foreword by Leonardo DiCaprio The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice--Crossing Antarctica Alone By Colin O'Brady Lonely Planet Antarctica By Alexis Averbuck & Cathy Brown for Lonely Planet
Antarctica: The Waking Giant By Sebastian Copeland, foreword by Leonardo DiCaprio
The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice--Crossing Antarctica Alone By Colin O'Brady
Lonely Planet Antarctica By Alexis Averbuck & Cathy Brown for Lonely Planet
These recommendations are just a few publications to get you started on your armchair travels. We’d love to hear about any other books you think we should add to our lists!
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