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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mighty monarchs, powerful presidents, legendary leaders ... discover more than 100 true stories of magnificent men who changed the world. They're kings wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines of change, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nations, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports legends, and artists who rose to the top of their fields. Welcome to The Book of Kings, where being a mighty...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Empire builders, legendary leaders, revolutionary rebels, powerful pioneers, and more ... discover more than 100 wonder women who prove that girls totally rule. They're queens wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines of change, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nation, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports legends, and artists who are have risen to the top of their fields. Welcome to The...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-Sections Castle...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
"Here is a book that invites readers to practice the fine art of the history detective, the art of thinking for oneself. With rich paintings and hilarious prose, Carlyn Beccia brings to life the mayhem and foibles of some pretty raucous royals..."--Jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, and imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read...
9) Nefertiti
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The book explains the life of Queen Nefertiti"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Queen Elizabeth II! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Queen Elizabeth II--the longest ruling monarch of the United Kingdom and mother to the future King--is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Joe Biden Kamala Harris Barack Obama Betty...
Author
Publisher
Two Hoots
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and jewelery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels,...
Author
Publisher
Goodwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princess-hood to queendom.
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