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This series of historical accounts profiles strong women who took extraordinary measures to achieve and maintain power--including murder, deception, and black magic--examining the women's reputations in the context of their eras. Just how wicked were they? The books allow readers to decide for themselves if these infamous ladies were indeed heartless and evil or simply out of touch and making the most of their circumstances. The first reigning Queen of England, Mary Tudor believed fervently that...

Combining the romance and enchantment of princesses with a message of youthful female empowerment, these books are about girls who didn't just sit around waiting to be rescued. Against great odds, they changed their own lives--and their worlds. Stories of princesses from different cultures and different epochs in history are richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and lovely pen-and-watercolor paintings that help bring these fascinating females to life. In what could be a tale from The Arab...

This year Queen Elizabeth II enjoys 60 glorious years as monarch with a Diamond Jubilee celebration to be held on 5th June 2012. Queen Elizabeth II, Her Story recounts the life of our Queen from her birth to present day. It is the story of a princess who became Queen and head of the Royal House of Windsor. * Birth of a Princess * The Little Princesses * Life in the Palace * Princess at War * Elizabeth becomes Queen * The Royla Family * Royal Duties * The Royal family Tree Early photographs captu...

The Disney Princes Annual 2024 is full of exciting stories and activities that all princess fans will enjoy. We all love the Disney Princesses and this magical Disney Princess Annual 2024 is full of the very best stories, activities, colouring, profiles and games that will keep young princess fans entertained. As always, the annual features as many princesses as we can squeeze in, so look out for fun content featuring Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Moana, Jasmine, Tiana, Mulan, Cinderella, Au...

Sticker Dress-Up Fun Pack contains 3 books and over 350 stickers to dress-up the ever-popular princesses and fairies.

With over 4000 stickers and over 60 pages of content, Mosaic Stickers Colouring and Activity is bursting with value.

A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain from 1066 to the present day, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo.Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like leopards? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Was there really a polar bear who fished in the river Thames?Full of astounding facts and amazing true animal stories, delve in to discover royal giraffes, elephants, spaniels, parrots, ravens, pelicans and, of course, Queen Elizabeth II's co...

This book tells the story of Prince William's life concurrently with that of his now wife, Kate Middleton. It highlights their different backgrounds and concludes with their marriage and birth of their children. The book answers questions such as, How do you become a prince? and When might William become king?

"Describes the life of Princess Kiko of Japan"--Provided by publisher.

Join Catherine the Great on a fun-filled ride as she schemes to invent the roller coaster in this inventive, STEM-based nonfiction picture book! Empress Catherine the Great, Queen of Russia loved her country, especially the snowy winters. Giant ice slides meant daring drops and thrilling rides for all! But every spring, warm weather melted the snow and the slides. What could Catherine the Great do to ensure fun all year round? With some ingenuity and some royal thinking, Catherine the Gre...

The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humour and vivid detail by an award-winning writer. For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong women, this riveting book shines a light on six powerful ancient queens. Highlighting women warriors who ruled in ancient eras, like Hatshepsut in 1492 BCE Egypt, and Zenobia in 260 CE Palmyra, the stories span the globe to reveal the hidden histories of queens who challenged men and fought for the...

If you've ever wanted to wear a crown, invade a neighbor, or marry for land and money, read this entertaining book. Find out how the brainy and brawny royals in history, who inherited power or seized it by force, measure up against each other. From power-hungry kings and queens to kindhearted monarchs, some were brave warriors, some were cruel dictators, and a few even ruled in the best interests of their people. Full-color comic illustrations are splashed throughout the witty, bite-sized chunks...

Catch a glimpse of the glamorous lives of princesses in this glittering activity book, from carriage rides and ice-skating to a masked ball. With over 350 stickers of princesses, animals and flowers to decorate the scenes, including lots of extra-special sparkly stickers.

Can you find the King in London? Lift the felt flaps to help look for him and meet some other well-known London characters along the way! With soft felt flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, this adorable book, with colourful illustrations from Marion Billet, is the perfect gift for little tourists.Featuring an array of London icons, including Buckingham Palace, the Pearly King and Queen, and a big red postbox!Look out for more London Books from Marion Billet: Poppy the Pigeon'...

Poor Queen Victoria! She loves to swim, but can't quite figure out how to get to the water without her devoted subjects glimpsing her swimming suit. (Because, of course, such a sight would compromise her regal dignity.) Fortunately for the water-loving monarch, it's Prince Albert to the rescue with an invention fit for a queen! This quirky tale about the longest reigning monarch in British history is as fun as it is authentic, and the book includes a picture of the actual bathing machine Princ...

Meet the brave and determined women who show us the true meaning of princess power! Featuring true stories from around the world, this book shows that princesses can be caring and generous, but rebellious and powerful too. Read about Princess Zhao, the military mastermind who led an army of over 70,000 troops! And Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a prominent suffragette who fought for women's right to vote. Packed with fun facts for kids, this guided reading book balances amazing photography with...