kings and rulers

A king calls for all the boxes in the kingdom so that he can touch the moon, but his short sightedness leads to disastrous results.

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

King Hal must seriously consider marrying the wealthy princess of Liantine after his kingdom is ravaged by a fire, but he soon learns things are done differently in the land of Liantine and he must work harder to save his people.

Sir Beaumont has emerged from the shadows of Ironhall to become the most powerful of the King's Blades, and he is chosen to escort King Athelgar's future bride to her new home, but along the way, Beau encounters many unforeseen challenges that place his life, and the life of the young woman, in danger.

Presents true stories of bad behavior among members of history's royal families, and includes eleven family trees, a time line of monarchs and concurrent world events, and other resources.

Presents background on the life of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun and describes excavator Howard Carter's search for and discovery of his tomb.

Dido Twite travels to Scotland and, aided by Woodlouse and Malise, the Witch of Clatteringshaws, seeks a suitable heir to the throne who can replace her friend Simon and relieve him of the burden of being king of England.

Illustrations and photographs describe the life and reign of seventeenth-century Swedish queen, Christian, who assumed the throne at age six after the death of her father.