Books with author Nancy Whitelaw

Presents the life of the German princess who became the empress of Russia, responsible for expanding the empire and introducing Enlightenment ideals and arts to her country.

Presents the life of Queen Victoria and the political and international highlights of her sixty-three year reign which oversaw an accelerated expansion of the British Empire in the 19th century.

Traces the life of the Civil War nurse who cared for wounded soldiers and earned the title, "Angel of the Battlefield"

Describes the events leading up to and occurring during the lockout and strike of steel workers in Homestead, Pennsylvania, in 1892, and its impact upon American labor unions.

Presents a biography of the Spanish queen from age thirteen that looks at the efforts of her and her husband, Ferdinand V, to drive the last of the Moors from Spain, and describes how her commitment to her faith led to the Spanish Inquisition.

A biography of the newspaper editor who crusaded against corruption, established the Pulitzer Prize, and founded the Columbia School of Journalism.

Traces the life and military career of William Tecumseh Sherman, known for burning Atlanta during the Civil War.

A biography of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, discussing his accomplishments as well as the controversy and scandal that marked his career.

Recounts the events over the five year period between the Boston Massacre and the battles of Lexington and Concord, and the start of the Revolutionary War.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the horror writer known for such tales as "Carrie," "Cujo," and "Misery."

When Ms. Frizzle's class can't find any insects for their science fair project, the Magic School Bus becomes the Magic School Bug and the class is soon gaining wings-on experience on what it takes to be a bug. Original.

Book by Whitelaw, Nancy