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The history of Wales begins with the arrival of human beings in the region thousands of years ago. In A Short History of Wales Owen Edwards takes the reader on a concise tour of this fascinating nation’s past, from the time Neanderthals lived in what was known as Cymru, at least 230,000 years ago, to the events and forces that shaped the modern state of Wales.

The concept of Germany as a distinct region in central Europe can be traced to Julius Caesar, who referred to the unconquered area east of the Rhine as Germania, thus distinguishing it from Gaul (France), which he had conquered. The victory of the Germanic tribes in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest...

In Paris, 1890, an Englishman named George Manington signed up to join the French Foreign Legion.  French Indochina was his destination, to help quell the rebels against colonial rule that had emerged after the Sino-French War. The Yên Thế Insurrection had been continuing for twenty-two years...

“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.” ― Winston S. Churchill. An eyewitness account of life in ancient Egypt from the Father of History, legendary Greek historian Herodotus; a concise biography of Marie Antoinette by John...

Meet figure skating's biggest star: Yuna Kim. The Korean trailblazer produced two legendary performances at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games to win the gold medal in convincing fashion. Yuna Kim: Ice Queen, the second book in the SkateStars series, uncovers the compelling story of how the beloved...

The world fell in love with U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin at the 2012 London Olympics. Winning four gold medals and one bronze, the 17-year-old gained fans for her amazing athletic skills, remarkable sportsmanship and a genuinely warm personality. Referring to the water as her second home, the beloved...

Get ready to chase your dreams after reading this thrilling children’s biography on Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. A terrific source for a book report, Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lights Up tells the inspiring life story of the role model’s transformation from a young boy with Broadway dreams to one of today's most respected artists.  

A book for young readers, Mary Lou Retton: America’s Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics’ all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes beautiful illustrations, anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman.In all, the perseverant athlete earned two gold medals and one silver medal. Aly’s impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile...

On August 2, 2012, American Gabby Douglas won the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medal while also capturing the hearts of the world. Packed with beautiful, colorful illustrations, The Day Gabby Douglas Won Gold will surely inspire young readers as they relive the moment when the gymnast’s dream came true.

The 11th installment of GymnStars profiles USA’s Final Five, the acclaimed gymnastics squad that earned team gold in record-setting fashion at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The award-winning children’s biography series features chapters on Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian,...

Ladies Figure Skating: the premiere event at the Olympic Games. In February of 2010, Vancouver plays Olympic host as determined athletes make their run for their place in history. Among those athletes will be Canada's Joannie Rochette, a six-time Canadian champion and reigning World silver medalist,...

Meet Baseball's Most Dominant Pitcher! Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Clayton Kershaw already had big-league dreams. From an early age, the talented phenom received much praise for his commanding pitching skills. By the time the hard-working athlete reached high school, the legendary Los Angeles...

All-Star, Gold Glove Winner and Silver Slugger! Outfielder Matt Kemp is one of the most successful players in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A five-tool player, the star athlete excels at hitting for average, power, baserunning, throwing, and fielding. He is also one of the most respected and beloved...