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Swing through the rain forest with a spider monkey, swim over a coral reef with a tropical fish, and ride on a camel in the desert. From rocky mountains, to open oceans, to the arctic tundra, explore the habitats our Earth's amazing creatures call "home." This book is sure to delight animal lovers and readers of all ages"--Page 4 of cover

Describes the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Mayans through their legends.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- PROFILE:SPARTACUS -- PROFILE:SAIGO TAKAMORI -- FIGHT 1: SPARTACUS VS. SAIGO TAKAMORI -- PROFILE: BLACKBEARD -- PROFILE: ERIK THE RED -- FIGHT 2: BLACKBEARD VS.ERIK THE RED -- PROFILE: MARY READ -- PROFILE: PEARL HART -- FIGHT 3: MARY READ VS.PEARL HART -- PROFILE: VLAD THE IMPALER -- PROFILE: ATTILA THE HUN -- FIGHT 4: VLAD THE IMPALER VS. ATTILA THE HUN -- PROFILE: ROBIN HOOD -- PROFILE: WILLIAM TELL -- FIGHT 5: ROBIN HOOD VS. WILLIAM TELL -- PROFILE: NED KELLY -- PROFILE: BILLY THE KID -- FIGHT 6: NED KELLY VS. BILLY THE KID -- CREATE YOUR OWN FIGHT -- GLOSSARY -- INDEX -- WEB SITES

There are only a chosen few who rise above the rest to lead mankind. Some meet history with favorable review while others meet with infamy. This book presents the most remarkable leaders of all time. Introducing both the good and the bad, readers will learn about rulers who bettered or battered their people, and changed the course of history forever. Leaders include Napoleon, Hitler, Stalin, Ceasar, Mao Zedong, and Mandela. Colorful, detailed images and gripping descriptions will engage reluctant or struggling readers

Cover -- Copyright Information -- Title Page -- Contents -- Medieval Knight -- Knight in Training -- Life in the Castle -- "Arise, Sir Gilbert!" -- Arms and Armor -- Tournament Time -- Riding into Battle -- Let Battle Begin! -- Hand-to-Hand Combat -- Under Siege -- Taken Prisoner -- Victory Banquet -- Ten Fun Knight Facts -- Glossary -- Index -- The Author/The Artist -- Back Cover