Washoe County Library System

Describes Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught, but none as profound as this first one.

"Paints a vivid portrait of heroic Susie King Taylor, one of the first Black nurses during the Civil War, who valiantly fought for the rights of her people, including establishing a postbellum educational system for formerly bonded Black people"--

"As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story...

When the little brown dog from the market square is hurt in a car accident, the police can't trace the owner. Nobody seems to want him. But there's a surprise in store for the loveable stray - and James Herriot - when a mysterious rescuer arrives.

Simple, rhyming text introduces historical figures through the cats each owned. Includes facts about each person.

The Caldecott Medal-winning author of "Noah's Ark" now offers the Biblical story of Jonah from his own translation of the Dutch "staten Bijbel," with historical sidelights and illustrations of every episode.

"Six months before the famous Wright Brothers' first flight, Aída de Acosta became the first woman to fly a powered aircraft."--

Kian Lawley and JC Caylen provide a wild and entirely true account of their rise to Internet fame.