Books in Children of History 6 series

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the British statesman, soldier, and historian.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the inventor whose creations contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

An account of the Wright brothers' lives showing how, as youngsters, they were encouraged to experiment. The two brothers invented ways to make money together and started a bicycle building and repair shop which provided the funds for their first aeroplane.

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A biography concentrating on the childhood of the airplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the British naturalist who became famous for his theories on evolution.

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A Biography of the peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English and paved the way for the coronation of King Charles VII.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the queen who, during her forty-five-year reign, changed England from a minor country into a world power.

Discusses the life of children in ancient Rome, describing family life, schooling, food, dress, games, animals, toys, religion, health, and adolescence.

In 1893 in Buffalo, New York, thirteen-year-old Stefan helps his financially troubled Polish American family survive hard times by making and selling drawings

In 1615, a friar sent to Santa Fe by the Viceroy of New Spain meets a boy who shares his concern for the local Indians and who helps him determine the future of this small outpost town