A historical overview of dynastic China from the perspectives of the social classes, from the royals to the peasants, including the Chinese empire's growth and decline.
Describes the Great Wall of China, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the dynasties behind its construction, what it was used for, and what it's like today.
Retells the story of the emperor whose extreme vanity leads him to be duped by two dishonest visitors who weave the ruler a suit of supposedly invisible clothes. Presented in a format designed to allow parents and children to take turns reading alternate pages.
Learn about the building techniques used for the Great Wall of China, the empires who constructed them, and what their purposes were over the centuries.
Retells the story of the emperor whose extreme vanity leads him to be duped by two dishonest visitors who weave the ruler a suit of supposedly invisible clothes.
Explores the life and rule of Augustus Caesar and details his rise to power, political and imperial reforms, creation of the "Republica," and lasting legacy.
A biography of the soldier-statesman Napoleon, military genius, Enlightenment intellectual, and visionary builder, who forged a new nation of France out of the ashes of the French Revolution.
