Nathan Hale: Revolutionary Spy
$8.99A biography telling the life story of Revolutionary War hero and spy Nathan Hale. Written in graphic-novel format.
Capstone Press
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George Washington: Leading a New Nation
$8.99A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Nisei Soldiers: Elite Fighting Force of World War II
$36.65During 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….
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Bushmasters: Elite Combat Team of World War II
$36.65In this action-packed graphic novel, readers discover the thrilling story of the Bushmasters, a highly skilled military unit that fought during World War II. Known for their ability to navigate dense jungles and execute daring raids, the Bushmasters were instrumental in fighting Japanese forces in some of the most challenging environments of the Second World…
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Secret Agents of Honor: Bold Spies of World War II
$37.99A daring double agent tricks the Nazi regime. A world-famous jazz singer smuggles secrets out of occupied France. A pro baseball player turned spy steals classified nuclear information. These thrilling true stories of espionage shifted the course of World War II. How did these fearless spies outwit their enemies and change the tide of the…
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Unearthing Ecosystems in Max Axiom’s Lab
$36.65From the microorganisms living in your mouth to Earth’s vast oceans, our world is full of ecosystems both big and small. Have you ever wondered how everything in the world is connected? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about ecosystems. Then follow along…
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The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris Dorie Miller
$36.65On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a cook aboard the USS West Virginia battleship, became an unlikely hero during the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Without any formal training, Miller took control of an antiaircraft gun, shooting down enemy planes and saving countless lives. In this action-packed graphic novel, relive the brave actions that…
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Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry Box Brown
$8.99In 1849, Henry “Box” Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown’s daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by…
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The Eerie Brown Lady of Raynham Hall: A Ghostly Graphic
$9.99An eerie ghost is believed to haunt Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England. She is called the Brown Lady because she wears an old, brown dress and has a glowing face with empty eye sockets! For decades, tales of her sightings gripped all of England. But in 1936, a photograph claiming to have captured her standing…
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In Disguise on the Underground Railroad: A Graphic Novel Biography of Anna Maria Weems
$8.99Anna Maria Weems was just a teenager when she was given the opportunity to escape her enslaver in the mid-1800s. The journey would be dangerous, but she would have the help of abolitionists along the way. One of those supporters had a novel idea–Anna Maria would escape to freedom disguised as a boy. Learn about…
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The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave: A Graphic Novel Biography of Stephen Bishop
$36.65Mammoth Cave, a National Park in Brownsville, Kentucky, is the world’s largest cavern with more than 400 miles of cavern space. The first to explore the cave was an enslaved Black man, Stephen Bishop. With bravery and a curious mind, Bishop became a popular tour guide and mapped out the extensive caverns, all while remaining…
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Pandora’s Box: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth
$35.99No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora–the first mortal woman–to Earth with a box labeled DO NOT OPEN. Can Pandora keep her curiosity under control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth…
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Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
$36.65On February 23, 1945, an American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The moment–captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time–didn’t just boost the morale of the U.S. soldiers fighting on the island. It also lifted the spirits of the American people back home who…
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Nellie Bly’s Daring Trip Around the World
$36.65On November 14, 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set out on the trip of a lifetime. Equipped with just one small bag of necessities, she planned to circle the globe in a mere 75 days. In a time of steamships, locomotives, and horse-drawn carriages, few thought she could do it. But bravery and determination carried…
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Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom
$36.65In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate States were legally free. But word traveled slowly during the Civil War. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865–more than two months after the war ended–that the good news finally reached Galveston, Texas. From that moment forward, June 19 became a day to celebrate…
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The Mount Everest Disaster of 1996
$8.99On May 6, 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the tallest point on Earth. On the morning of May 10, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they became trapped near the peak. What went…