kings and rulers

Reveals how the United States government's cynical relationship with Saudi Arabia makes the country increasingly vulnerable to economic disaster and puts it at risk for further acts of terrorism.

Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who brought new stability and vitality to England in the sixteenth century.

A brief biography of the twelfth-century English king known as "the lion-hearted" with emphasis on his leadership of the Third Crusade. Also discusses the origins of the Crusades and their influence on the relationship between Muslims and Christians.

Traces the life of the powerful French military and political leader, focusing on his triumphs and defeats in the Napoleonic Wars.

A biography of the eighteenth-century British monarch during whose reign the American colonies fought to break away and form an independent nation.

Explains what life was like for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

Follows Maximilian, son of King Ferdinand of Austria, and his wedding present the elephant Soliman, in their procession from Spain to Vienna in 1551.

A brief biography of ancient Babylonian ruler, Hammurabi, that describes his empire and the contributions he made in the areas of art, language, and religion.

Retells, in comic book format, Shakespeare's play about a man who kills his king after hearing the prophesies of three witches.