Gathers newspaper articles by Dickens about London criminals, prisons, schools, workhouses, homes for fallen women, education, sanitation, and the law

Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil in different mythologies around the world.

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny; illustrated notes explain the historical background of the story

Retells the classic Brothers Grimm story of a youngest son's quest for a golden bird, horse, and princess despite long travel, temptation, and the treachery of his brothers, in a lavishly illustrated rendition with gold-leaf designs.