David Antram

Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious beliefs, and on arms and armor of the period.

2) You wouldn't want to be a Civil War soldier!: a war you'd rather not fight

Author

Ratliff, Thomas M

Series

Pub. Date

2013

Edition

Revised ed.

Description

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict life and events during the four years of the Civil War.

3) You wouldn't want to be at the Boston Tea Party!: wharf water tea you'd rather not drink

Author

Cook, Peter

Series

Pub. Date

2014.

Edition

Revised edition.

Description

"Picture yourself as a young Bostonian in 1773. The land you live in is a British colony, ruled from London. But all that is about to end, as you take part in the birth of a new, independent nation! This new extended edition includes a map and a timeline, and a selection of riveting facts about the American Revolution." --Goodreads.

4) You wouldn't want to live in Pompeii!: a volcanic eruption you'd rather avoid

Author

Malam, John

Pub. Date

2008

Description

A simple look at the tragedy in Pompeii.

5) You wouldn't want to be a pyramid builder!: a hazardous job you'd rather not have

Author

Pub. Date

2004

Description

Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.

6) You wouldn't want to explore with Marco Polo!: a really long trip you'd rather not take

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2010

Description

A humorous spin on Marco Polo's exploration of Asia.

7) You wouldn't want to live in a medieval castle!: a home you'd rather not inhabit

Author

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Get ready...as the daughter of a local official, you're about to get a glimpse of the high life, working as a servant in an enormous castle. It sounds grand, but things are about to get very hot in this medieval castle.

8) You wouldn't want to be cursed by King Tut!: a mysterious death you'd rather avoid

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2012

Description

Learn about ancient Egyptian burials, in particular the grave of King Tut and the curse associated with it.

9) You wouldn't want to be sick in the 16th century: diseases you'd rather not catch

Author

Senior, Kathryn

Pub. Date

c2002

Description

A humorous look at the state of illness and medicine in Tudor England.

10) You wouldn't want to be a medieval knight!: armor you'd rather not wear

Author

Macdonald, Fiona

Pub. Date

2004

Description