Demi
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English
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"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...
6) Marie Curie
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English
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The story of Marie Curie, also about Pierre Curie, and the discovery of radium.
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English
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Abraham Lincoln has become one of the most influential and admired presidents of the U.S. Rising from a small log cabin in Kentucky to the steps of the White House, "Honest Abe" led America through some of the most momentous events of its history. Award-winning author Demi's entertaining and age-appropriate introduction to Lincoln features stunning illustrations, an appendix of fascinating facts and famous quotes from his life, as well as a timeline...
Author
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Ping (Demi) volume 3
Language
English
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Ping returns and deals with the selfish Tan Tan, who owns a beautiful house and a beautiful shady tree, but who doesn't share, so Ping turns Tan Tan's greed into his own gain, but remains true to his generous nature.
10) The empty pot
Author
Series
Ping (Demi) volume 1
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
16) Mother Teresa
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Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.
19) The magic pillow
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Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A poor young boy in China yearns for wealth and power, until a magician gives him a magic pillow that brings dreams of what would happen if his wishes came true.