"The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again...

"Over its 900-year history, the Tower of London was the site of many intrigues, secrets, and bloody murders. It's said that this spooky spot is one of the most haunted places in the world! In this fun, informative book, readers will learn all about the history and myths of the Tower of London. They'll meet some of the famous ghosts that haunt its halls, including The White Lady, Ann Boleyn, and the young princes. Readers will also learn all there...

Describes the Tower of London, its history from the days of King William to its use as a prison for people as diverse as Lady Jane Grey and Nazi Rudolf Hess to its status today as a landmark of world history.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Tower of London. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"The crowds at the Tower of London love nothing better than watching an execution. Preferably while eating a pie. Not Moss. She'll never get used to beheadings, no matter what Pa says. She watches the river as it flows past and longs to escape. Salter lives on the river. Using his wits and his boat, he believes that life is mostly about staying alive, and if that means stealing -- well, that's life! But danger is lurking on the riverbank, and its...

"The ancient stones of the Tower of London have seen many things-the luxuries of royalty, the misery of prisoners, even the blood and terror of executions. In its nearly 1,000-year history, this site has been a palace, a fortress, a prison, and more, and many of its former residents are said to haunt its halls. In this intriguing book, readers learn more about the tower and its many past (and present) occupants, including the Princes in the Tower...

Discusses the deaths of twelve-year-old Crown Prince Edward V of England and his younger brother who mysteriously disappeared during the Hundred Years War.