William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths (Could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s?) and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life...

A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.

Text and illustrations depict the construction and uses of the pyramids in ancient Egypt and explore how people lived and worked in that time.

Discover what it was like to build a theater, be an actor, at stage-hand or watch a play unfold in the Globe theater during Shakespeare's day.

Describes what life was like for individuals who served in Alexander the Great's army.

Provides facts about those hardy Scandinavians who flourished from 800 to 1100.

If your family decided to trek through a vast wilderness to reach a new home, would you be able to last the journey? What ordeals would you face? Whom would you meet on the way? Find out in this book exactly how you would survive on the westward trail.