Jazynka, Kitson

Chronicles the life and career of Florence Nightingale, the unstoppable wartime nurse known as the "Lady with the lamp.".

"Information about horses for children learning to read"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of George Washington Carver and his important work with peanuts and other plants.

"Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? . . . . cover[S] even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut's tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures ofmyth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened"--Provided by publisher.

Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.

A biography of American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

A biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf as a baby but eventually attended college and spoke out for equal rights for people with disabilities.

Learn all about Helen Keller's life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way.

"Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? ... cover[s] history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the LostColony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more..."--Provided by publisher.

This is a collection of hilarious and heart-warming stories of dogs, cats, and all types of pets given a second chance, and the human animal lovers who rescued them.