Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut’s treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations.

"Going Solo" is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahlas exploitsas a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with theenemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries hesustained in a plane accident, and the rest of his sometimesbizarre, often unnerving, and always colorful adventures.

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how manyyoung readers know their whole store? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globereporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life inthis Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their Liverpudlianchildhoods, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemaniawas like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-readnarrative with plenty of black-and-white illustrations!

A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the greatphilosophical concepts of Western thought, Sophie’s World has firedthe imagination of readers all over the world, with more thantwenty million copies in print.

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges anddreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhoodto an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was AnneFrank? looks closely at Anne's life before the secret annex, whatlife was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary.Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams providehistorical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biographywritten in a way that is appropriate and accessible for youngerreaders. 无论这些内容多么重要,如果安妮不是天才的作家,我们将无从得知曾发生过的这一切。 安妮丽丝·玛丽·弗兰克是一个普通的犹太少女,她有漂亮的黑色卷发和一双很蓝很亮 的眼睛,她喜欢写作,喜欢把自己的心情记录在一本被她称为凯蒂的日记本上。或许她 会像每个普通的少女一样长大,恋爱,结婚,或许她会成为一个很好的作家或者记者… 然而在希特勒推行的种族灭绝政策

One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but when another member of his group fell ill, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the chief and his people took him in. Moved by their kindness, Greg promised to return and build a school for the children. This is the remarkable story of how, against all the odds, Greg built not only one but more than sixty schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how he dedicated his life to establishing literacy and peace, and understanding.

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance

As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was oftenscolded forconducting "useless" experiments. Yet his passion forthe natural world was so strong that he suffered through terribleseasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwincollected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America,and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideasthat would change people's understanding of the natural world.About 100 illustrations and a clear, exciting text will make Darwinand his theory of evolution an exciting discovery for every youngreader.

As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as ourfirst African-American president. With black-and-whiteillustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primarygraders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found inthe author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: UnitedStates President.

Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life. Illustrated by John O'Brien. 托马斯杰斐逊是美国开国元勋之一，是《独立宣言》的执笔人，也是美国第三任总统；既是革命家、政治家，又是学者、思想家和教育家。在美国人民的心目中，他是与华盛顿、林肯齐名的美国三大伟人之一。美国人民之所以为此推崇杰斐逊，不仅因为他为美国人民建立了丰功伟绩，而且也因为他是一个精神力量，他的民主思想、优秀的品

Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite,discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman,an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazinglyvaried talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Fullof all the details kids will want to know, the true story ofBenjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest andawe-inspiring.

《人类的故事》是亨德里克·威廉·房龙的成名作。房龙以平铺直叙的手法、幽默风趣的语言、俏皮睿智的文笔、独具匠心的构思，从人类登上历史舞台、史前人类、早的文字、尼罗河流域、希腊的故事、罗马帝国、十字军东征、文艺复兴，一直到近代的美国革命乃至科学时代，为我们展示了人类历史的浩荡长卷。其中有节奏明快的“大历史”叙述，也不乏真正影响人类文明进程的事件和细节。让我们每个人都可以从这本经典的通俗人类史中获得启发和阅读快感。 《人类的故事》是一部以通俗的手法描写人类文明发展史的巨著，1921年刚一出版，就为房龙赢得了世界性的声誉。该书一度被美国中学选为历史教科书，还曾获得美国著名的儿童文学奖——纽伯瑞奖，在世界上影响很大。从人类的起源，到每一个历史时期的精辟论述，精彩的历史场景重现，扼要的历史人物

Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, highly readable Who Was . . . ? biography with black-and-white artwork by John O’Brien.

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, shebecame the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific.From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance whileattempting a flight around the world, readers will find AmeliaEarhart's life a fascinating story. Annotation Examines the life ofpioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared duringan around-the-world flight in 1937.

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman’s lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone— in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!—Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.