kings and rulers

Presents the biography of the brutal Mongolian leader known as Genghis Khan, while also providing an understanding of the history and lifestyle of the Mongols themselves.

"Between 1206 and 1227, Genghis Khan led the Mongol army, taking millions of miles of land, creating the largest continuous empire in history, and being responsible for the deaths of millions of people in the process. Students will learn about his complicated history, and will get the opportunity to explore both the positive and negative repercussions that resulted from his reign, as well as how the mythology surrounding him has developed over time."--Amazon.

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the legends of King Arthur, the Roundtable, and his knights. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Arthurian legend, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--.

"This [graphic novel] re-telling of the Shaka legend explores the rise to power of a shrewd young prince who must consolidate a new kingdom through warfare, mediation and political alliances to defend his people against the expanding slave trade."--Back cover.

Presents a brief biography of Crazy Horse, the Oglala Sioux chief who fought for the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at Little Big Horn in 1876.

Learn about the life and time of Geronimo.

Learn about the life and time of Crazy Horse.

Explores the relationship between entertainer and frontierman Buffalo Bill Cody and Dakota Indian chief Sitting Bull.

Presents what is known of the legendary, possibly apocryphal, ancient British ruler known as King Arthur, whose noble character and tragic life story have inspired one of the world's richest and most enduring literary traditions.

The discovery of the terracotta warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, east of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is considered the most significant event in Chinese archaeology in the 20th Century. The terracotta army has been hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This album presents some 80 photographs and illustrations of the extraordinary underground army marshalled over 2000 years ago to guard the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, China's first unifier.