best books for children's entertainment and education
Barr, Catherine
1998
Presents an annotated listing of recommended biographies and related books for approximately three hundred men and women of historical significance, selected especially for students in grades three through nine; and includes author, title, and subject indexes.
the true stories behind famous historical mysteries
Bondeson, Jan
2004
A fun, fascinating collection of stories of suspect identity are collected here, including the legend of the lost dauphin of France and the missing prince of Daden, among other tales of famous people who may have lived alternate lives.
Surveys several misunderstood historical figures and events, exposing controversial myths about science, religion, politics, and history. Discusses such topics as Cleopatra, King Arthur, the Bible, Nazism, and the Spanish Inquisition.