Books in A First Book series

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire

A survey of the history and culture of the West African Songhai Empire that flourished from the 1460s until the 1590s, when it was conquered by Morocco

A comprehensive survey of South America examines the diverse cultures, society, political and economic status, historical heritage, demographic characteristics, and geographical features of each South American nation

Describes how Native American soldiers in World War II used their languages as unbreakable codes to transmit information between American units

Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets and wells

A biography of the eighteenth-century British monarch during whose reign the American colonies fought to break away and form an independent nation

Examines the life of the present British queen, discussing her royal upbringing, the job she inherited, her commitment to the monarchy, and her highly publicized family

Describes witches and witchcraft in history and in fiction from ancient times up to the modern resurgence of the "witch business."

Traces the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party, and examines the Party's impact on the Revolution.

Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America.

Provides a look into the life of one of the greatest conquerors of the ancient world and demonstrates the new trade and cultural routes that were created through Alexander's vast conquests in the East.

Examines the history, superstitions, habits, characteristics, and care of rabbits and hares.