This unique biography of Sojourner Truth tells the exciting story of her life using personal recollections, as well as letters and articles written by those who knew her. "I am pleading for the …
A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags.
Examines the history of the Crusades from both the western European Christian and the Muslim viewpoint in addition to the motives and effects of this holy war on medieval Europe.
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
An introductory guide to the practice of Tai Chi shows how it can improve energy, health, and personal and spiritual development.
Presents, in text and illustrations, a brief history of the Olympic Games from their origins in ancient Greece through their revival as the modern Olympics in 1894 to the present day.
One of a new series of books, Read and Discover, designed to encourage children to learn about the world as they learn to read. Watch them leap and swing and bathe and play. Everyone likes monkeys!…
The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world. The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby…
This description may be from another edition of this product. One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and ha…
These books are clearly set out, beautifully illustrated field guides to help you identifiy and understand many different aspects of nature. All the books give lots of useful information on how to …