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As night falls on a soft summer evening, neighborhood children are drawn out of their houses by the sights and sounds of the world after dark.

The dinosaur bones in Drumheller, Alberta, rest by daylight, and come out and dance when the moon rises.

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination.

Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface to this book "Whatever of interest ...