Charles: 17376 books

*Includes pictures of Lorenzo and important people and places in his life.*Discusses Lorenzo's relationships with other famous Renaissance legends, including Leonardo and Michelangelo.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. "How beautiful is youth that is always slipping...

*Includes 30 pictures of Grant and important people, places, and events in his life.*Includes anecdotes about Grant's life, such as how Hiram Ulysses Grant came to be known as Ulysses S. Grant.*Includes a Table of Contents.A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of historys most influential...

*Includes pictures*Includes a Table of ContentsBeing powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. Margaret ThatcherA lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of historys most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River...

*Includes pictures of Newton and important people in his life.*Discusses Newton's discoveries and theories, including the legend about the falling apple inspiring his discovery of gravity.*Includes excerpts of Newton's most influential quotes and writings. *Includes linked footnotes and a Table of Contents....

*Includes biographies of all 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore. *Includes pictures of Mount Rushmore, the 4 presidents, and important people, places and events in their lives. *Includes an introduction for each president. *Includes a Table of Contents. A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of...

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Helen Keller•The Story of My Life, Optimism, and The Song of the Stone Wall by Helen KellerTo say Helen Keller is one of the most unique figures in American history would be an understatement. As a young child, Helen lost both her vision and...

Includes pictures of historic artwork depicting Nefertiti and important people, places, and events. Discusses the mysteries and controversies surrounding Nefertiti's life, death, and place of burial.Includes a Bibliography for further reading.Includes a Table of Contents. A lot of ink has been spilled...

*Includes MacArthur's most colorful and inspiring quotes, including his Victory Broadcast after Japan's surrender and his Farewell Address to Congress *Includes pictures of MacArthur and other important people. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. “There is no...

A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of historys most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors Catholic Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of the Churchs most important men and women in the time it takes to...

*Includes extracts from Columbus's journal of his first voyage. *Includes Cortes's letter to King Charles V describing Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire.*Includes passages from Antonio Pigafetta, a member of Magellan's crew.*Includes descriptions of both the Aztec and Inca Empires.*Includes pictures...

*Includes pictures of Houdini and his most famous escape acts.*Includes descriptions of Houdini's most famous stunts.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. “I knew, as everyone knows, that the easiest way to attract a crowd is to let it be known that at a given...

*Includes pictures of Marilyn and important people and scenes. *Includes quotes about her life and career. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents. “The truth is I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what...

*Includes maps of each conqueror's empire and pictures depicting the conquerors and other important people and places.*Discusses legends and controversies surrounding the lives, deaths, and legacies of the conquerors. .*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. The most...

*Includes historic art depicting King Henry VIII and other important people in his life. *Includes a Table of Contents"We are, by the sufferance of God, King of England; and the Kings of England in times past never had any superior but God." King Henry VIIIA lot of ink has been spilled covering the...