Turner, Dorothy

A brief biography of Mary Stuart tracing the events which led her to political exile and death in England.

Describes animals interacting with humans, including sheep providing wool, otters catching fish, husky dogs pulling a sledge, and a cat providing companionship and pleasure.

Follows the life and career of the English playwright and poet, from his youth in Stratford to his success in London's theater world and recognitionas a great writer.

Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who brought new stability and vitality to England in the sixteenth century.

Traces the life of the British monarch from birth through her coronation in 1953 and looks at her royal duties and private life.

Photographs and brief text introduce some man-made wonders of the world, including Venice, the pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and the Sydney Opera House.

Describes the life and achievements of the woman who worked to improve hospital conditions and make nursing an honorable profession.

A brief account of the life of that complex personality, King Henry VIII of England.

A biography of the nineteenth-century British monarch whose sixty-three year reign over one-quarter of the world's population covered a period of great industrial and social change.

Describes how bread is produced, prepared, and eaten and presents some background history, as well as two recipes.