Ten boldly illustrated stories tell tales from different cultures of legendary creatures, both good and bad. Feature boxes add additional details to help readers better understand concepts in the story…

Ten boldly illustrated stories tell classic tales from different cultures of giants, who were usually villains being outwitted and defeated by mythological heroes. Myths include: the hero Heracles versus the…

Ten boldly illustrated stories tell classic tales from different cultures of battles between heroes and powerful opponents. Tales include: Theseus versus the Minotaur, and Perseus versus Medusa, from Greek mythology…

Ten beautifully illustrated stories tell classic fairy tales from different cultures of princes and princesses. Familiar fairy tales include: Snow White, Rapunzel, and The Frog Prince, The Princess and the…

Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their dangerous jungle adventures. Stories include: Gonzalo Pizarros search for the city of El Dorado, Mary Kingsley’s fall into a pit of stakes…

The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today’s Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes…

Civilization today owes much to the ancient Greeks. Greek philosophers, inventors, and mathematicians made contributions to their fields that we still recognize and utilize. This comprehensive but accessible volume offers…

This title covers 10 giant meat eaters from Acrocanthosaurus to Tyrannosaurus rex, discussing each dinosaur’s anatomy, behavior, and adaptations.