Stories so good you'll want to read to them!
- Discover the ancient ways of the Samurais.
- Follow the exciting journey of an Egyptian slave who plays the part of a double spy in an attempt to gain her freedom.
- Travel with Eleanor of Aquitaine, and reminisce with her about her days as a queen of England and France.
- Discover courage, honor and valor as a young Athenian boy is separated from his family and forced to live with the mighty Spartans.
These and many more exciting adventures will encourage a love for reading in your children.
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Riveting story of an orphan boy who grows up to be a Samurai in 16th century Japan. Excellent introduction to Japanese culture.
Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this is the dramatic story of a young Jewish rebel who is won over by the gentle teachings of Jesus. A wonderful story.
A heartwarming story about the son of a traveling minstrel who is separated from his father and forced to live by his wits and music.
Son of the greatest bullfighter in Spain, Manolo Olivar wonders whether he should go along with the townspeople's plans for him to follow in his father's footsteps. At the moment of truth, he makes hi...
A classic story in the Alice in Wonderland tradition of word-play and logical conundrum. A bored young man discovers life is far from dull if you just put your mind to it.
Set in the late Middle Ages, a quick-witted orphan risks his life to care for a wounded knight who is on a quest but can't remember what he is searching for. Exciting, engrossing, enchanting!
Mara, a slave, plays the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies--each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. Exciting story of adventure, romance and intrigue in Ancient Egyp...
When Halima and Atiyah were babies, they were pledged in marriage. Now Atiyah has been sent away, a political pawn in a war between Beduin tribes in 1302.
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The gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece: Zeus, Apollo, Athena, Helios, King Midas, Prometheus, Pandora...--all are here in a lavishly illustrated oversized volume that all ages wi...
A sequel to Detectives in Togas (it...
A group of boys purchase a slave for their tutor on his 50th birthday. When their tutor refuses their gift, and the slave tells the boys of a murderous plot against one of their fathers, the adventure...
Engaging account of this quintessential Renaissance Man.
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Uriah, a Hittite warrior, lived in the time of Deborah, 200 years before David and Saul. This is his story. It makes those ancient times, cities, and peoples -- the Hittites, Canaanites, Hebrews, and...
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A delightful biography of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician who made a number of wonderful discoveries—or proved their practical application.
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A Roman slave, accused of murder, is helped by a "secret" Christian.
Young Mary Tudor describes the dramatic rule of Henry VIII: including his affair with and marriage to Anne Boleyn, and the consequences of that relationship for her, his firstborn daughter. A compassi...
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A wonderfully simple, engaging, yet detailed biography of this man who changed the history of the Western world.
A Biography about Eleanor of Aquita...
The story of Eleanor of Aquitaine waiting in heaven for her husband, King Henry II, to join her. She meets up with some old friends who reminisce about her amazing life in the Middle Ages when she w...
The story of a Celtic boy who serves Lord Artos (who will later become King Arthur) and his companions in fifth-century Britain.
The humorous diary of a spirited 14-year old girl in 13th century England. Her father wants to marry her off to the richest suitor available, but Catherine has other plans and finds many creative ways...
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A young boy in fifth-century Greece was raised in Athens and then separated from his family and forced to live in Sparta. This book includes danger, adventure, courage and triumph.