John Wallner

Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the Civil War.

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

Traces the life of the nineteenth-century English woman who followed her calling to work in hospitals and improve the conditions under which the sick were treated.

Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents. Born into humble beginnings, he lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty. Abraham Lincoln took this honesty with him all the way to the White House. This spirited Holiday House reader highlights the life and accomplishments of...

This picture book traces the writer's life from his childhood to old age, highlighting moments that inspired his books.