queens

Describes the rise to power and accomplishments of Genghis, the 12th-century Khan of Khans who united the Mongols and created a vast empire.

A fun-loving king refuses to leave his bathtub to rule his kingdom, despite pleas from his court.

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of East Africa, with biographies of Ranavalona I, Queen of Madagascar; Yambio, King of the Azande; and Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia.

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of Southern Africa, with biographies of Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Angola; Shaka, King of the Zulu Nation; and Moshoeshoe, King of the Sotho.

A survey of the historical regions and kingdoms of Central Africa including biographies of Afonso I, King of the Kongo (1456-1493); Shamba Bolongongo, King of the Bakuba (17th century); and Njoya, King of the Bamun (1867-1933).

A cumulative rhyme in which the animals of the kingdom fail to amuse the Queen--except for the giraffe who makes her laugh.

Examines the life of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, discussing her childhood and family, her liasons with Caesar and Antony, and her death.

Contains the English and Somali translations of a story in which Mamy Wata, the queen of all waters, tries to stop a horrible monster that has been frightening people in the surrounding villages.

Contains three, illustrated stories about castles, kings, and queens.