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Some say he was the greatest warrior in history, building an empire that extended from Europe to Africa and on to India and Central Asia. In a stirring narrative, famed historian John Gunther tells the story of Alexander the Great who, at only age 21, became King of Macedonia and set off on a 12-year journey to conquer the known world and extend the boundaries of Greek civilization.

Newbery Medal winner Armstrong Sperry has such an affinity for life on the high seas that his readers will imagine themselves right beside the bold John Paul Jones, luring enemy craft into danger and engaging them in close combat. Jones, a talented young captain, became an invaluable figure in America's fight for independence when he offered his sailing skills to the Continental Navy.

The growing friction between the colonies and England in the mid- to late 18th century is outlined here, as the book captures the revolutionary spirit that eventually led to the American War of Independence. Included is biographical information on Patrick Henry, as it traces his rise to fame as he grew to embody the new American identity.

Focusing particularly on George Washington's youth, Sterling North fully captures the spirit of the man as he examines his childhood in colonial Virginia, his early experiences as a member of the militia, and his many other adventures leading up to the Revolutionary War. The fully rounded person who emerges from this captivating portrait is uncomfortable with words, shy with women, totally at home in the outdoors, and deeply in love with the country he helped found.

Die 23-jährige Myrkling Kay hat die Nase voll, aufgrund ihrer Abstammung diskriminiert zu werden. Schon lange hat sie die Lyslinge im Verdacht, ihresgleichen zu entführen, und schleust sich kurzerhand bei ihnen ein. Unter falschenr Identität will sie nach Hinweisen suchen. Der Sohn des Chiefs, River, sehnt sich nach nichts mehr, als seinem Vater zu überzeugen, kein magieloser Nichtsnutz zu sein. Er wittert seine Chance, als er auf die geheimnisvolle Kay angesetzt wird, um herauszufinden, was ihre Motive sind.