Do you think being a Roman galdiator seems glamorous? Does exploring the wild frontier as an American pioneer sound exciting? Think again! As you'll discover in this lively series, history definitely has a dark side. These revised titles include helpful new features-along with the same hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars that have made this series a hit with kids everywhere!

You've heard that there are fortunes to be made out West. But are you tough enough to survive months on the trail, with little to eat and onl your wagon for shelter?