Nichols, Catherine

Agba, a horseboy, sets Sham his magnificent Arabian stallion free to fight the stallion Hobgoblin for the beautiful Roxana.

A simple presentation of the life of Harriet Tubman, who helped over 300 slaves, including her elderly parents, to escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Tom Sawyer" in which Tom cheats during the spelling bee, but later realizes he must make things right.

Briefly discusses some of the explorers of the North and South Poles, including Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, Matthew Henson, and Donald Macmillan.

An easy-to-read introduction to sharks and their physical characteristics and eating habits.

Discusses the life, art, and legacy of nineteenth-century Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, including the works "The Potato Eaters" and "The Starry Night.".

Presents a brief profile of nineteenth-century French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and chronicles his childhood in Paris and his successful career.

Discusses the life, work, and legacy of Renaissance artist Michelangelo, including the sculptures "Piet?" and "David," the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, and the painting "The Last Judgment.".

Discusses the life, work, and legacy of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, including the paintings "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper.".

Discusses the life and art of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French painter Claude Monet, including the work "Women in the Garden.".