John Hamilton

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

Describes the life of a pirate aboard a ship as well as the members of the crew such as the captain, quartermaster, master gunner, surgeon, powder monkey, and cabin boy. Discusses how they spend their day while sailing, how they sleep, and what they eat. Also provides information on their punishments and the treasures they discovered on other ships.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.

Presents basic information on myths involving dragons, discussing the origins of the myths, different types of dragons, and some popular representations of the fictitious animals.

Describes a pirate's job of stealing from other ships when they seize it. Contains information on their weapons such as swords, firearms, cannons, and their hand-to-hand combat with daggers. Concludes with data on the ship and its parts as well as descriptions of a variety of ships many pirates captured.

Describes the history of piracy on seas around the world and profiles famous privateers and pirates. Includes a brief chapter on modern pirates today.

Describes the origins of elves and fairies in children's literature focusing on their magical abilities. Discusses the differences between elves and fairies and how they can both represent moments of good and evil.

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it. Reviewed National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this series examines the most compelling parks in the country. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that make each park unique. Readers will learn each park's history from early human habitation through its designation...

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it. Reviewed National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this series examines the most compelling parks in the country. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that make each park unique. Readers will learn each park's history from early human habitation through its designation...