Jacqueline Morley

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an American colonist in the seventeenth century, discussing the realities of the voyage from England, dealing with Indians, and struggling for survival in the new world.

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.

You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next princess. This intriguing book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs. You'll dress to impress, and to stay cool in the desert heat. You'll check out your palatial new home. And your new royal family will be there to answer all your questions: What are your duties at court? Will you attend official...

Surveys the history, culture, politics, and architecture of Florence during the Italian Renaissance.