Shana Corey
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
New York City in the 1860s was a mess: crowded, disgusting, filled with garbage. You see, way back in 1960, there were no subways, just cobblestone streets. That is, until Alfred Ely Beach had the idea for a fan-powered train that would travel underground. On February 26, 1870, after fifty-eight days of drilling and painting and plastering, Beach unveiled his masterpiece - and throngs of visitors took turns swooshing down the track. The Secret Subway...
5) Joan of Arc
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by voices, led the French army to victory over the English, was burned at the stake for witchcraft, and eventually was declared a saint.
6) Boats!
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2001.
Language
English
Description
There are big boats, small boats, old boats, and new boats--all kinds of boats.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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A one hundreth anniversary tribute to the Girl Scouts founder describes how she rejected the conventions of Victorian culture and introduced her pioneer family's passion for service, adventure, and independence to the girls of her time.
Author
Publisher
NorthSouth Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at Kennedy, underscoring the greatness and fallibility of our leaders and how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought- provoking author's note, this biography offers a sensitive account of a tumultuous time in history and compelling...