Francis Phillipps

The story of young David Balfour, whose miserly uncle cheats him out of his inheritance and schemes to have him kidnapped, shanghaied, and sold into slavery. But justice triumphs - after a spirited odyssey that includes a shipwreck, a hazardous journey across Scotland with a daredevil companion, intrigues, narrow escapes, and desperate fighting.

This book explores the mysteries of the pyramids by using modern science, ancient mythology, and more.

Describes the cultures, cities, people, and objects of ancient civilizations based on evidence from archaeological findings.

A collection of tales drawn from across North and South America and including those of native peoples as well as of later settlers.

A collection of tales from Africa, the Middle East, and Biblical stories from the Old Testament.

Summarizes attempts to climb to the top of Mount Everest from the first expedition in 1922 to the first ascent by an all-woman team in 1975.