Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be a foot soldier in Alexander the Great's army during his invasion of the Persian Empire in the fourth century B.C.
Tells the story of how Europeans got to know the size and shape of the northern part of the New World, an area discovered over a period of four centuries.
Invites the reader to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history, including when the Egyptian pyramids were being built.
Provides information for young readers about how pioneers survived their journeys into the American West, discussing topics that include supplies and provisions; the hazards of weather, wildlife, illness and natural disasters; dealing with Indians; and building new homes.