Jim Whiting
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Until she was thirteen, Joan of Arc led a normal life. Then she began hearing voices. She believed these voices spoke for God. At first, they told her to be a good girl. A few years later, they told her that her destiny was to save France from its English invaders. Joan's inspirational leadership helped the French to defeat the English at the city of Orleans. Soon afterward, she persuaded the crown prince Charles to become King of France. A few months...
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Julius Caesar is one of the most famous figures in ancient Rome. He was born into a turbulent era, when different factions were trying to control the government. He survived and began a steady rise in importance. He became a very successful military commander who added more than 200,000 square miles to the territories under Rome's control. But his triumphs created powerful enemies in Rome. They wanted to strip him of his power. He defeated those enemies...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
From mummies to mammoth pyramids, Egypt has exerted a continual fascination throughout its long history. Step back in time and see how the Egyptians lived thousands of years ago. The bounty of the Nile River gave them one of highest standards of living in the ancient world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Russell Westbrook grew up loving the game of basketball. But he never imagined that he would actually play professionally. But his hard work and determination made it possible. As a young boy, he would practice the sport for hours at a time. As a high school freshman, he would play among the seniors on his team. His natural talent and his drive to succeed led him to play as a freshman on his college team as well. Two years later, he decided to enter...