In "To The Rescue! Garrett Morgan Underground" by David Parkins, young readers are introduced to the innovative inventor Garrett Morgan, who is best known for his groundbreaking contributions, including the three-position traffic light. The story follows Morgan's adventurous endeavors as he faces a critical emergency in a coal mine disaster. With quick thinking and bravery, Morgan devises a plan to save trapped miners using a prototype gas mask he created. This inspiring tale highlights themes of ingenuity, courage, and the importance of helping others, showcasing how one person's determination can make a significant impact in the face of danger. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Tundra Books .

Monica Kulling is the author of over fifty books for children. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Her books have been selected for many honors, including Simon Wiesenthal Center's "Once Upon a World Children's Book Award" and the Norma Fleck Award for Children's Non-Fiction. She lives in Toronto, Canada. David Parkins does editorial cartoons for "The Economist," cartoon strips, and has illustrated numerous children's books. Born in the UK, David now resides in Canada.