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In 1872, the ship Mary Celeste was found drifting with no one on board. Explore the last known facts of the ship and some of the theories of the whereabouts of her crew.

“This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them—altering forever our view of the past...

The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? No matter its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.

Brought to you by Puffin. Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to...

All aboard the RMS Queen Mary, a ship that has sailed through the annals of history, leaving behind a trail of fascinating tales and unforgettable memories! This majestic ocean liner, once the epitome of luxury and grandeur, has captivated the hearts of countless passengers and maritime enthusiasts since its maiden voyage in 1936.

Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary." Hear how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young listeners will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims.

It all started on a cold morning while Mary was helping her father with the farm chores. The precious lamb lay almost frozen. But Mary was determined to give the lamb a chance. And by helping the little lamb, Mary also gave the world a very lovely gift!

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self-made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States.