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Examines the world of the ancient Egyptians using a fictional story about a royal scribe as framework.

Contains a brief, illustrated, history of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, and his castle, Neuschwanstein, built into the mountains, and includes information on Eighteenth century Germany, how the castle was constructed, and a time line of events.

Relates the doings of the Emperor of Pickleberry and his ingenious talking bird Lou.

Describes the life of Queen Rania of Jordan, discussing her childhood in Kuwait, education, marriage to Prince Abdullah, and royal duties.

Pictures and text describe princesses and their lives.

A photographic biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, beginning with her childhood and continuing through her death in 1997.

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.

Explains the role of Peter the Great in taking Russia into the modern world; describes the everyday life of the people; and includes poems, plays, and letters written by Russians about themselves.

Several biographical essays about Cleopatra VII, the Egyptian ruler, focusing particlularly on her associations with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony and looking at the depiction of the queen in plays, novels, and movies.

A fictionalized account of the life of Hatshepsut, a queen in ancient Egypt who declared herself king and ruled as such for more than twenty years.

Examines the reign of Elizabeth I, providing information about her personal life and accomplishments and everyday life in Tudor England, and including contemporary writings that characterize the Elizabethan Age.

Presents profiles and illustrations of ten legendary kings who used their power to change the course of history, including Hammurabi, David, Kublai Khan, and others.

The stirring prequel to the award-winning, bestselling Bone series! When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, a young Princess Rose (known later as Gran'ma Ben) must defeat it.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great of Macedonia.

On an errand for Kepler, his new master, Boy is captured and imprisoned in the palace dungeon, where he plots his escape from the evil Maxim and the lunatic King Frederick but also learns a disturbing secret about his father.