Presents the life of the Roman leader who became emperor at sixteen, ordered his mother to be murdered to attain more power, and often misused his power against his people who lived in fear of him.
Presents the life and accomplishments of Moses, the biblical patriarch who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, and later received the Ten Commandments.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Joan of Arc, the fifteenth century hero of France who at age thirteen began hearing voices that encouraged her to save France from English invaders.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Egyptian pharaoh, believed to be the pharaoh of the Exodus, whose reign lasted for sixty-seven years and resulted in the expansion of Egypt's borders.
Offers a brief overview of the life and times of the Greek philosopher Plato, discussing his schooling with Socrates, theories about government, ethics, and reality, founding of the first university, and other related topics.
Presents a brief biography of Herodotus, ancient Greek writer and historian, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the development of the Greek institutions of politics, economics, science, and sports.
Examines the life of Aristotle, discussing his accomplishments as scientist and philosopher of ancient Greece, and includes facts and essays about the times in which he lived.
From mummies to mammoth pyramids, Egypt has exerted a continual fascination throughout its long history. Step back in time and see how the Egyptians lived thousands of years ago. The bounty of the Nile River gave them one of highest standards of living in the ancient world.
