Anita Ganeri

About fifteen women from folktales who seize control of their own fates, and carve out their own destines. Meet brave Bradamante, who rides into battle on a flying horse, Unanana, who rescues her children from the belly of an elephant, Little Molly Whuppie, who's clever enough to trick a giant, and many more daring heroines

"An illustrated introduction to the countries of the world and the seven continents. Imagery picks out a country's unique essence"--

What would it be like to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome? A young gladiator-in-training explains his path from gladiator school to life-or-death fights in the Roman Coliseum.

When people hear about endangered species, they probably think about animals that are at risk of dying off, but many types of plants are considered endangered species, too. This thought-provoking book takes readers on a journey exploring the dangers that plants all over the world are facing, and what is being done to help combat these dangers. High-interest content will encourage readers to be environmentally conscious and think globally about important...

Benjamin Blog and his dog, Barko Polo, explore Canada, including Nunavut, Toronto, and Qu�ebec.

"What would it be like to live in the Viking age? This book introduces readers to daily life as a Viking warrior in ancient Norway, from early training to Viking raids"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how Christopher Columbus set out on a voyage to the Indies in 1492 and instead landed in America.