Books with author Gerald McCann

An illustrated biography of the life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States of America.Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Abraham Lincoln in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a timeline of events surrounding Lincoln's life and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

Copyright 1961, hardcover with dustjacket, ex-library, 80 pages, with 2-color full-page illustrations on 25% of the pages. SYNOPSIS: "Biographical chapter book for youth. Florence's favorite game as a child in England was playing hospital with her dolls. Later she nursed dogs, cats, lame donkeys and sick lambs expanding to the village people as well. The British government recognized her talent and sent her to the Crimean war to administer treatment and kindness to the soldiers. She changed wartime nursing and later started schools for trained nurses in London." CONDITION: Library cardholder/checkout sheet and stamps/notations inside. Dustjacket is enclosed in mylar overlay taped to cover. Lower edges are worn exposing board, occasional small rip or finger smudge on pages. Binding is secure.