Florence Nightingale
Liz Gogerly
Covering many historical periods, from the Tudors to the Victorians, each title answers key questions about these historical figures, and a time line places the person in a historical context. Ages 5+.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Laura Ingalls Wilder
by Gwenda Blair (1981)
About this book
A brief biography of the author of the Little House books which were based on her own experiences living with her family on the frontier in the late 19th century.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era1800s / Victorian
Protagonist / CoreLaura Ingalls Wilder Lead Character
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