A brief look at the life of United States president Abraham Lincoln.

This picture book tells the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who at age nineteen disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the Civil War. She took the name Frank Thompson and joined a Michigan army regiment to battle the Confederacy. Sarah excelled as a soldier and nurse on the battlefield. Because of her heroism, she was asked to become a spy.

"Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white...

A biography of the American poet whose compassion led him to nurse soldiers during the Civil War, to give voice to the nation's grief at Lincoln's assassination, and to capture the true American spirit in verse.

During the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, a mother and son shelter a young Confederate deserter. Includes a historical note on the incident.

A biography of one of America's greatest presidents, focusing on his use of wit and humor, and his love of language.

Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to the time of the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton. Annie y Jack viajan en la casa del árbol a la época de la Guerra Civil norteamericana. Allí conocen a una destacada enfermera llama Clara Barton, a quien ayudan con todo empeño a socorrer a los soldados heridos en combate. Annie y Jack viven el viaje más dificil hasta el presente, el que marcará sus vidas para siempre.

Clara Barton wanted to help people from the time she was a child. She turned her compassion for others into several careers, including teaching and nursing. Risking her life to assist soldiers during the Civil War turned her into an American hero. She went on to found the American Red Cross.