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Arthur the King

1991
Traces the origins of the Authurian legend to the early 12th century and reconstructs their development.

Spirit of the Maya

a boy explores his people's mysterious past
1995
Follows Kin, a twelve-year-old Lacandon Indian boy, as he investigates the ruins of Palenque to explore the stone temples and pyramids nearby and learns of the traditions of the Maya society.

Chingis Khan

1991
A biography of the Mongol leader and military strategist who, at the height of his power, was supreme master of the largest empire ever created in the lifetime of one man.

Crazy Horse

Sioux warrior
2006
Presents a biography of the great Sioux leader, Crazy Horse, and describes his determination to preserve his people's lands and way of life.

Geronimo

Apache warrior
2006
Presents a biography of Geronimo, Apache leader and warrior, providing information on his childhood growing up in the Southwest, his life as an Apache warrior, and his achievements on the reservation.

Little Crow, Taoyateduta

leader of the Dakota
2004
Chronicles the life of Taoyateduta, the Indian leader called "Chief Little Crow" by the white men, discussing how he and his people fought against white settlers during the Dakota War of 1862.

Black horses for the king

1998
Galwyn, son of a Roman Celt, escapes from his tyrannical uncle and joins Lord Artos, later known as King Arthur, using his talent with languages and way with horses to help secure and care for the Libyan horses that Artos hopes to use in battle against the Saxons.

Quest for a king

searching for the real King Arthur
1989
Surveys the legends surrounding King Arthur and examines the historical evidence behind them.

Shaka

king of the Zulus
1988
A biography of the nineteenth-century military genius and Zulu chief.

King Arthur

2008
An exploration of the legend of King Arthur that attempts to separate fact from fiction and discusses the birth of Arthur, Excalibur, Merlin, the knights of the Round Table, the Holy Grail, and other related topics.

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