Gorrell, Gena K

Chronicles the history and origin of the English language, describing how millions of English words, weird spellings, and confusing pronunciations all came together.

Details the history of the Underground Railroad from the roots of slavery through the post-Emancipation era by focusing on the lives of the participants.

A narrative biography of Florence Nightingale, a nineteenth-century British nurse who refused to accept the hardship and injustice suffered by others, discussing her early life, as well as her long career.

Details the history of the Underground Railroad from the roots of slavery through the post-Emancipation era by focusing on the lives of the participants.

Chronicles the history and origin of the English language, describing how millions of English words, weird spellings, and confusing pronunciations all came together.

Text and illustrations present the activities and equipment of fire fighters and the different kinds of fires that they put out.

An exploration of the history and geography of South America that discusses the Incas, rain forest animals and plants, geographical features, indigenous people, drug cartels, and much more.

Presents an illustrated history of working dogs, with discussion of the evolution of their breeds, and a look at how they are trained for different purposes.

The thrilling story of Florence Nightingale who refused to accept the hardship and injustice suffered by others.