Summary: Do you think life as a Roman gladiator was romantic and exciting? Think again! This delightful new series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to ... revels in the gory, dark, horrific side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage, as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, exlporer-even a mummy! Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply...

Presents a humorous account of what it might have been like to live in ancient Egypt in the time of Tutankhamen, providing an introduction to the royal family, and discussing religion, childhood, entertainment, mummification, and the discovery of King Tut's tomb.

"...as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier!"--Back cover.

"Historian David O. Stewart restores James Madison, sometimes overshadowed by his fellow Founders, to his proper place as the most significant framer of the new nation. Short, plain, balding, neither soldier nor orator, low on charisma and high on intelligence, Madison cared more about achieving results than taking the credit. To reach his lifelong goal of a self-governing constitutional republic, he blended his talents with those of key partners....

What is it like to live as a lion? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes!

Explains how to use facial grammar before manual signing, discusses the ten grammatical rules of American Sign language, and provides thirty-six progressively advanced lessons

Large illustrations and simple text present the lifecycle of a tadpole to a frog.