Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling story of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad —and eventually makes her way home to Africa.When a drought hits her homeland in Sierra Leone, nine-year-old Magulu is sold as a pawn by her father in exchange for rice. But before she can work off her debt, an unthinkable chain of events unfolds: a capture by slave traders; weeks in a dark and airless hold; a landing in Cuba, where she and three other children are sold and taken aboard the Amistad; a mutiny aboard ship; a trial in New Haven that eventually goes all the way to the Supreme Court and is argued in the Africans’ favor by John Quincy Adams. Narrated in a remarkable first-person voice, this fictionalized book of memories of a real-life figure retells history through the eyes of a child — from seeing mirrors for the first time and struggling with laughably complicated clothing to longing for family and a home she never forgets. Lush, full-color illustrations by Robert Byrd, plus archival photographs and documents, bring an extraordinary journey to life.

A biography of Heinrich Schliemann--a nineteenth-century German romantic who most believe found the ancient city of Troy--reveals him to be a fascinating mixture of archaeologist, mythmaker, and crook.

A collection of short one-person plays featuring characters, between ten and fifteen years old, who live in or near a thirteenth-century English manor.

Illustrations and text portray the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who gained fame as a artist through such works as the Mona Lisa, and as a scientist by studying various subjects including human anatomy and flight.

Provides readers with an exciting retelling of the classic myth of Theseus and his battle to slay the half-bull, half-man creature in order to stop him from eating the children living in the city of Athens, enhanced with bright and lively illustrations.

Offers a comprehensive look at this creative genius through a review of his writings, inventions, masterpieces, jokes, sculptures, and more, enhanced with twenty full-color spreads, quotes, side drawings, and more.

When Saint Francis stumbles upon a sad donkey, he feels obliged to tell him about the wonderful history the donkey has in the Christian religion as the animal who carried Mary to Nazareth when she was pregnant with Baby Jesus. 25,000 first printing.

With the help of the brains and magic of his brave and clever wife Oonagh, Finn MacCoul bests the fearsome giant, Cucullin, in a retelling of an ancient Irish folktale. By the author of The Bear and the Bird King.

Examines how natural and mechanical processes produce everyday objects, from the cutting of trees to make paper to the digging of peanuts to make peanut butter

In a little-known Brothers Grimm tale, when a grouchy bear sparks a feud between air and land animals, he must apologize for his mischief.

A collection of twenty-eight of Aesop's classic tales are brought to life in a fully illustrated work for children. By the author of Fido and What Am I?

An illustrated guide to growing fruits and vegetables includes a basic gardening section for novices and complete listings of gourmet seed companies and garden suppliers

Marcella's boredom with her everyday life is erased after a night lost in the country

Charles Rat and his good friend, Miranda Armadillo's plans for a picnic are turned upside down by his wild ideas

When everyone in the neighborhood but her gets sick, selfish Rebecca learns some new values.

The Hairy Man had gotten Pappy and he was going to get Wiley unless the boy could fool him three times.