"From a young age, children hear romantic tales of Prince Charming swooping up a lucky young lady to become his princess. The reality of life as a princess is quite different. In this introductory text, readers learn how a person becomes a princess, and her role within the royal family as well as the local and national community. Full-page photos highlight key royal figures, past and present, from around the world."

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch alive today. So what is a queen and what does she do? In this introduction to royalty, readers learn how a person becomes a queen and how the role has changed over time. They also find out about queens who have changed the history of their countries and the world. Full-page photographs feature important royal figures from around the world, while fast facts supplement this fascinating first look at...

When children think of royalty, they may imagine kings, queens, princes, and princesses. Perhaps a less familiar role in the royal family is the duchess. Young readers are introduced to duchesses through color photographs and lots of fun facts. Long ago, duchesses weren't just the wives of dukes, they sometimes ran their own kingdoms. How has that changed today? Readers learn about real-life duchesses, both modern and historical, in this fun and informative...