Amelia Earhart : This Broad Ocean

Taylor, Sarah Stewart.

Grace, an aspiring young journalist, is excited when Amelia Earhart arrives in her town of Trepassey... More

Grace, an aspiring young journalist, is excited when Amelia Earhart arrives in her town of Trepassey, Newfoundland, on June 4, 1928. Earhart wants to become the first female passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air. Grace is there to see them--and to receive Earhart's telegram announcing their arrival in Ireland after twenty hours and forty minutes in flight. Less

Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller

Lambert, Joseph, 1984-

The story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller presented in graphic format. ... More

The story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller presented in graphic format. Less

Child Soldier : When Boys and Girls Are Used in War

Humphreys, Jessica Dee, author.

Michel Chikwanine was five years old when he was abducted from his schoolyard soccer game in the Dem... More

Michel Chikwanine was five years old when he was abducted from his schoolyard soccer game in the Democratic Republic of Congo and forced to become a soldier for a brutal rebel militia. Against the odds, Michel managed to escape and find his way back to his family, but he was never the same again. After immigrating to Canada, Michel was encouraged by a teacher to share what happened to him in order to raise awareness about child soldiers around the world, and this book is part of that effort. Told in the first person and presented in a graphic novel format, the gripping story of Michel's experience is moving and unsettling. But the humanity he exhibits in the telling, along with Claudia D�vila's illustrations, which evoke rather than depict the violent elements of the story, makes the book accessible for this age group and, ultimately, reassuring and hopeful. The back matter contains further information, as well as suggestions for ways children can help. This is a perfect resource for engaging youngsters in social studies lessons on global awareness and social justice issues, and would easily spark classroom discussions about conflict, children's rights and even bullying. Michel's actions took enormous courage, but he makes clear that he was and still is an ordinary person, no different from his readers. He believes everyone can do something to make the world a better place, and so he shares what his father told him: If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito... Less

Courage on the Battlefield : True Stories of Survival in the Military

Yomtov, Nelson, author.

"In graphic novel format, details true war survival stories"-- ... More

"In graphic novel format, details true war survival stories"-- Less

El Deafo

Bell, Cece, author, artist.

"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friend... More

"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for"-- Less

The Explosive World of Volcanoes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Harbo, Christopher L.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind... More

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind volcanoes"--Provided by publisher. Less

Fable Comics

"Amazing cartoonists take on classic fables from Aesop and beyond!"--Cover. ... More

"Amazing cartoonists take on classic fables from Aesop and beyond!"--Cover. Less

Fairy Tale Comics : classic tales told by extraordinary cartoonists

From favorites like Puss in Boots and Goldilocks to obscure gems like The Boy Who Drew Cats, this vo... More

From favorites like Puss in Boots and Goldilocks to obscure gems like The Boy Who Drew Cats, this volume has something to offer every reader. Seventeen fairy tales are wonderfully adapted and illustrated in comics format by such noted artists as Raina Telgemeier, Brett Helquist, Cherise Harper, and others. Less

The FBI

Collins, Terry (Terry Lee)

"In cartoon format, explains the history of the FBI and describes the duties and responsibiliti... More

"In cartoon format, explains the history of the FBI and describes the duties and responsibilities of FBI special agents"--Provided by publisher. Less

Human Body Theater : a Nonfiction Revue

Wicks, Maris, artist, author.

"Welcome to the Human Body Theater, where your master of ceremonies is going to lead you throug... More

"Welcome to the Human Body Theater, where your master of ceremonies is going to lead you through a theatrical revue of each and every biological system of the human body! Starting out as a skeleton, the MC puts on a new layer of her costume (her body) with each "act." By turns goofy and intensely informative, the Human Body Theater is always accessible and always entertaining." -- Less

Ninja-rella : a graphic novel

Comeau, Joey, 1980- author.

In this graphic version of the story Cinderella thwarts her evil stepmother by becoming Ninja-rella,... More

In this graphic version of the story Cinderella thwarts her evil stepmother by becoming Ninja-rella, saving the prince from bandits, and becoming his ninja bodyguard. Less

No Girls Allowed : tales of daring women dressed as men for love, freedom and adventure

Hughes, Susan, 1960-

Based on legends, poems, letters and first-hand accounts, these seven biographical tales tell of wom... More

Based on legends, poems, letters and first-hand accounts, these seven biographical tales tell of women who disguised themselves as men. From ancient Egypt to the 19th century, this historically accurate graphic treatment transports readers to bygone eras. For the sake of freedom, ambition, love or adventure, these women risked everything. Less

One Dead Spy : the life, times, and last words of Nathan Hale, America's most famous spy

Hale, Nathan, 1976-

Nathan Hale, the author's historical namesake, was America's first spy, a Revolutionary Wa... More

Nathan Hale, the author's historical namesake, was America's first spy, a Revolutionary War hero who famously said 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" before being hanged by the British. In the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series, author Nathan Hale channels his namesake to present history's roughest, toughest, and craziest stories in the graphic novel format. Less

Poseidon : earth shaker

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Graphically adapts the adventures of the Greek god of the seas, presenting the myth of how Poseidon ... More

Graphically adapts the adventures of the Greek god of the seas, presenting the myth of how Poseidon became the king of the oceans and such stories as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens. Less

Sinbad : sailing into peril

Croall, Marie P.

Recounts, in comic book format, Sinbad's adventurous sea voyages that made him wealthy and famo... More

Recounts, in comic book format, Sinbad's adventurous sea voyages that made him wealthy and famous. Less

Sita's Ramayana

Arni, Samhita.

This version of the The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. It is an allegoric... More

This version of the The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries. Less

There's a Princess in the Palace : five classic tales

Alley, Zoë B.

Cinderella, Snow White, and three other well-known princesses share a surprising connection in these... More

Cinderella, Snow White, and three other well-known princesses share a surprising connection in these fairy tale retellings presented in comic book format. Less

Trickster : Native American Tales

Collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American tradit... More

Collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American traditions, including tales about coyotes, rabbits, ravens, and other crafty creatures and their mischievous activities. Less

Underground abductor : an abolitionist tale

Hale, Nathan, 1976- author.

Araminta Ross was born a slave in Delaware in the early 19th century. Slavery meant that her family ... More

Araminta Ross was born a slave in Delaware in the early 19th century. Slavery meant that her family could be ripped apart at any time, and that she could be put to work in dangerous places and for abusive people. But north of the Mason-Dixon line, slavery was illegal. If she could run away and make it north without being caught or killed, she'd be free. Facing enormous danger, Araminta made it, and once free, she changed her name to Harriet Tubman. Tubman spent the rest of her life helping slaves run away like she did, every time taking her life in her hands. Less

Where do presidents come from? : and other presidential stuff of super-great importance

Townsend, Michael (Michael Jay), 1981-

In this book, Townsend introduces grade-schoolers to the lives and responsibilities of the president... More

In this book, Townsend introduces grade-schoolers to the lives and responsibilities of the president of the United States, as well as the constitutional separation of powers and the history of the White House. Less