Del Norte Public Library

A biography of Cleopatra, who became queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen and maintained power over her kingdom through her alliances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

An account of the life of the man who shaped the Soviet Union, from pre-revolutionary Russia to its evolution as a superpower and the descent of the "Iron Curtain."

A brief account of the life of that complex personality, King Henry VIII of England.

This book describes the fighting of Sitting Bull, the chief of the Sioux nation who fought for his people against the U.S. government.

Profiles Elizabeth I, highly regarded queen of England who reigned in dazzling splendor for 45 years.

The Founding Fathers endeavored to bring independence to the British colonies in North America. The efforts of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin helped make the birth of the United States of American a reality--one that has lasted for more than 200 years. Inside this book, readers will be transported back in time to witness their words and actions. The colorful illustrations are sure to be a big hit, even with reluctant...