Edwards, Roberta

A biography of Jane Goodall, a scientist who studied chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Africa and changed what we know about them.

A Retelling of the traditional tale in which five silly fishermen, unable to count properly, are convinced that one of their group has drowned.

Explores the life and times of King Tut of Egypt including how he was mummified. Discusses how Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter discovered his tomb.

An exploration of the history of the Parthenon, from being used as a temple to honor the goddess Athena to being blown up by an enemy army to becoming a popular tourist attraction.

After a natural disaster, which resulted in the loss of his family, a baby hippo named Owen is taken to a zoo, where he and Mzee the tortoise form an unusual friendship.

Find out about the real George Washington in this fun and exciting illustrated biography.

A brief biography of Senator Barack Obama who is running for the position of presidential candidate for the Democratic Party.

Biography of American patriot Paul Revere, describing how the colonial silversmith helped to further the cause of independence.

Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses.