Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his efforts to improve life for African-Americans.
Color illustrations accompany descriptions of clothing and accessories around the world during the Middle Ages, focusing on Europe and also covering China, Japan, Africa, and the Americas. Also includes time lines, maps, and a glossary.
This is a biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.
Presents a brief biography of Catherine the Great, ruler of Russia, providing information her family life, her education, and her influence on Russian history. Includes time line.