Introduces readers to the ghost of Sir Humfrey and takes them back to the building of the castle. This book tells how the castle grew from a single tower to the building we see now and shows how the weapons used, both to attack and defend the castle developed as the castle's defences strengthened.

Numerous pop-up spreads, pull tabs, booklets, and full-color illustrations provide a detailed tour of this incredible vessel as seen through the eyes of and experienced by one young passenger. 45,000 first printing.

Introduces France, including major cities, everyday life, historical facts, famous French people, attractions, and the French language.

Introduces Spain, including major cities, everyday life, historical facts, famous Spaniards, attractions, and the Spanish language.

Nine-year-old Michael O'Connor's story is typical of the two million Irish people who fled the Great Famine of Ireland between 1845 and 1850. We accompany Michael and his family through repeated failures of the potato crop that force them to leave Ireland. They seek passage of the sailing ship Dunbrody, bound for North America, where the family strives to rebuild a life in the New World.Young Michael's family is hard-hit by the Irish potato famine of the 1840's, and so they make the decision to emigrate to America, but they have no idea how horrible life on the cramped ship will be.