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True-life tragedies jump off the page in this dynamic collection of graphic novels. From the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the Great Chicago Fire and the space shuttle Challenger explosion, step back in time to experience some of the worst disasters in history. With eight stories in all,…
On April 15, 1912, at around 12:20 a.m., the RMS Carpathia received an urgent distress call from the Titanic. The Carpathia‘s captain, Arthur Rostron, didn’t hesitate. He steamed his ship toward the disaster at top speed, navigating through a minefield of icebergs along the way. Through quick action, more than 700 souls survived the sinking…
In this action-packed graphic novel, readers explore the true story of the Harlem Hellfighters, one of the most courageous and decorated all-Black military units of World War I. Despite facing discrimination in the United States and across the globe, the Harlem Hellfighters earned a reputation as fierce fighters on the battlefield. Follow their journey from…
A woman on an expedition becomes stranded on a frigid island in the Arctic Ocean. A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing on a frozen lake in the Canadian wilderness. An explorer gets lost in a raging blizzard on Antarctica. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy–but they didn’t! What happened…
A massive tsunami slams into a tourist’s train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some–but not everyone. How did the people in these true tales come face to face…
On April 15, 1912, at around 12:20 a.m., the RMS Carpathia received an urgent distress call from the Titanic. The Carpathia‘s captain, Arthur Rostron, didn’t hesitate. He steamed his ship toward the disaster at top speed, navigating through a minefield of icebergs along the way. Through quick action, more than 700 souls survived the sinking…
When Max Axiom, Super Scientist faces flooding in his city, he has to use two things to help him prevent the river from overflowing: the scientific method and his scientific superpowers. Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, by Donald Lemke, introduces young scientists to hypotheses, experiments, analysis, and research in a fun graphic novel…
During World War II, Japanese American, known as Nisei, were called upon to serve in the United States military–even as their families were unjustly imprisoned in camps. This graphic novel tells the gripping story of the Nisei soldiers who fought bravely in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated units in U.S….
Raiders. Warriors. Explorers. The Vikings of ancient Scandinavia struck fear into the hearts of their enemies as they set sail in their dragon-headed longships. With battle axes in hand, these fearless fighters raided coastal villages, conquered new lands, and forged an empire that stretched from North America to Russia. But they weren’t just warriors; they…
From the battlefield to the tournament grounds, medieval knights lived by codes of honor: loyalty, bravery, and chivalry. But becoming a knight wasn’t easy. Young fighters trained for years to master swords, shields, and horseback combat. Armed with shining armor and deadly weapons, these famed warriors fought in brutal wars and daring campaigns across Europe….
A cyclist wanders away from his bike in Australia’s Great Sandy Desert. A fisherman loses his way in the Sierra Nevada mountains. A camper falls off a cliff in Mount Hood National Forest. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy–but they didn’t! What happened to three people who found themselves stuck in the…
Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero–just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It’s up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
When the United States began, it was a series of 13 small states on the eastern coast of North America. So how did it end up spanning the width of the entire continent? How did early Americans explore the vast wilderness, and how did the expansion affect the Indigenous peoples who were already living there?…
When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn’t change as swiftly. Read the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women’s Army Corps–the Six…
Honor. Loyalty. Mastery. The samurai were medieval Japan’s most elite warriors, sworn to serve their lords and protect their lands. Living by a strict code, they trained in deadly swordsmanship, archery, and strategy, mastering combat skills that made them nearly unstoppable on the battlefield. With high-energy illustrations and gripping text, this action-packed graphic novel takes…
Before the United States of America was its own country, it was made up of 13 separate British colonies. What drove the colonists to band together and revolt against Great Britain? How did they manage to outwit and outfight a larger and more powerful military force? Follow historical figures in this graphic novel as they…
