kings and rulers

An illustrated prose retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," in which the prince of Denmark pursues vengeance of his father's murder and clears a destructive path along the way.

While on a field trip to study native plants, Kenneth and Aleesa are transported to Hawaii in the 1890s, where they see first-hand the final days of the reign of Queen Liliuokalani and learn about native rights.

A foolish king divides his kingdom between two ungrateful daughters.

The tsar of Russia loves his daughter and her potato pancakes so much that he will not allow her to marry, but finally a handsome young suitor outsmarts him.

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.

When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king.

Meet Akhenaten, who brought dramatic change to Egypt with his slogan, "Living in Truth," and compare his legacy with that of the boy king, Tutankhamen.