King Midas and his golden touch: A myth from Greece

Long ago, a powerful king named Midas lived in a place called Phyrgia. Midas had a large kingdom, a beautiful palace, and a loving daughter. But the thing Midas loved most of all was gold. One day, a god gave Midas the power to turn everything he touches into gold. But was this power a blessing, or a curse?

Rhodopis: A Fairy Tale from Egypt

Rhodopis is a good and kind servant. But the other servants in the house treat her badly and make her do all the chores. One day, the Pharaoh invites everyone to a party. The other servants tell Rhodopis that she can't go. Will Rhodopis meet the Pharaoh anyway?

History Year by Year

Travel through time and discover the people and events that have shaped our world. [quoted from the back cover of the book.]

The Story of My Life

An American classic rediscovered by each generation, The Story of My Life is Helen Keller's account of her triumph over deafness and blindness. Popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker, Keller's story has become a symbol of hope for people all over the world.

Charlie's Little Tramp: Part of Behind the Scenes: A Young Person's Guide to …

For everyone who loves the movies, "Behind the Scenes: A Young Person's Guide to Film History, Vol. 1" reveals an exciting glimpse behind the screen and introduces filmmakers, screen icons and their most memorable movies. This book focuses on Charlie Chaplin. As an impoverished youth in London, Charlie transformed into the most recognizable movie star in the world. With oversized shoes, a too-t…

World History Biographies: Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything…

orn in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, …

George Washington: Our First President

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Ancient Romans (Popcorn: History Corner)

A fun and interactive introductory look at the Ancient Romans, including activities such as How To Count Using Roman Numerals and Making a Mosaic.

Who is Bill Gates?

Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanth…

100 Inventions That Made History

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