Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The poet king of Tezcoco The poet king of Tezcoco Trudy Balch Describes the life and rule of Nezahualcóyotl, a great Aztec king. OL11652170W
The Queen's nose The Queen's nose Dick King-Smith Ten-year-old Harmony, who loves animals but isn't allowed to keep a pet, is given a magic coin with seven wishes. OL14988W
Augustus and imperial Rome Augustus and imperial Rome Miriam Greenblatt Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign. OL1892300W
Victoria Victoria Catherine Reef A captivating biography on Queen Victoria (1819-1901), one of England's most fascinating royals. Her long reign was filled with drama, death, intrigue, and passion, and took place during a time of gr… OL19723838W
The Untold History of the Roman Emperors The Untold History of the Roman Emperors Michael Kerrigan 255 pages : 25 cm OL20252609W
Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade David Hilliam Relates how King Richard I of England and his troops nearly wrested Jerusalem from Muslim leader Saladin and the Saracens during the Third Crusade in 1191 A.D. OL2228006W
Horrible Science Annual 2009 Horrible Science Annual 2009 Terry Deary This title is crammed full of comic strips, features, activities and games. It's the annual with the squishy bits left in. OL24734055W
The race of the Birkebeiners The race of the Birkebeiners Lise Lunge-Larsen Tells how the infant Prince Hakon is rescued by men fiercely loyal to his dead father, who ski across the rugged mountains in blizzard conditions to save him from his enemies, the Baglers. OL2744754W
Sitting Bull's tomahawk Sitting Bull's tomahawk Gerry Bailey Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Sitting Bull's tomahawk in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of the Native American chief's life and his most famous achievem… OL4181270W
Anna and the King of Siam Anna and the King of Siam Margaret Landon The story of a young British woman, Anna Leonowens, who moves to Siam to teach the royal children and of her experiences with an arrogant king and the strange customs of her new home. OL496770W
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great Samuel Willard Crompton,Samuel Etinde Crompton Describes the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great of Macedonia. OL5734470W
Nefertiti of Egypt Nefertiti of Egypt Mary Englar "Describes the life of Nefertiti of Egypt"--Provided by publisher. OL5814679W