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A statesman’s daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she’s chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy! Dark clouds loom over the once-peaceful inner palace after the attack on Imperial regent Souren, compelling the young Emperor Zhiyou to take action as only he can. Emperor’s caretaker…
This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories! These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson, who has garnered a worldwide fan base for his manga…
W. H. Weston’s adaptation of Plutarch’s Lives brings the great men of the ancient world to life with clarity, vigor, and warmth. Through powerful retellings of figures like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Theseus, Weston highlights the character, choices, and enduring impact of these legendary heroes. Rather than simply listing achievements, Weston captures the…
Step into a story of life and love in Kyoto’s 10th century royal court. Tale of Genji, the world’s oldest known novel, tells the story of Prince Genji and his adventures in life, love, and power within the halls of the Chrysanthemum Royal Court. Handsome, romantic, and talented in the art of seduction, Prince Genji…
The first volume in this easy to read, comic-style series on Chinese history
Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered in a white casing made of glimmering limestone that was so polished it would reflect the Sun’s rays? Discover the truth about this early…
No 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…
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.
The Sphinx is one of the most iconic landmarks of Egypt. But who built this ancient monument, and why? In this graphic nonfiction book, readers are taken back in time to explore the Sphinx’s history, excavation, and enduring mysteries. Detailed illustrations combine with engaging text in this ancient Egypt journey. The book concludes with a…
GLADIATOR meets HEAT in a brutal, pulse-pounding historical heist set during the fall of Nero’s Rome. Rome. 64 AD. The most daring heist in history is being planned by an unlikely crew – a former slave, a Vestal Virgin, a charioteer and a disgraced architect – each with their own personal motives. While Rome is…
The Greek goddesses can be competitive–especially when it comes to being “the fairest.” When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten-year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top–and how the Trojan horse came to be–in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic…
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride–Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone’s mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone’s story in this modern,…
W. H. Weston’s adaptation of Plutarch’s Lives brings the great men of the ancient world to life with clarity, vigor, and warmth. Through powerful retellings of figures like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Theseus, Weston highlights the character, choices, and enduring impact of these legendary heroes. Rather than simply listing achievements, Weston captures the…
In 1996, an amazing discovery stunned the world. It was a vast network of tombs filled with gold-covered mummies! This graphic nonfiction book details the discovery and explores the origins of the tombs. Engaging captions and dialogue combine with detailed illustrations to share the story. A fact page provides additional details, including a map of…
In the shadow of the Great Pyramid, an amazing discovery is unearthed. A newly opened pit contains a wooden boat that dates back over 4,000 years! In this graphic nonfiction title, readers explore the boat’s origin, discovery, and reassembly through detailed illustrations and engaging dialogue. A map, a timeline, and additional facts add historical context…
Examining issues of power, gender, and religion in the ancient world, Perpetua’s Journey: Faith, Gender, and Power in the Roman Empire is a graphic history set in Roman Africa in 203 CE that tells the story of the Christian martyr Perpetua. The Passio Sanctarum Perpetuae et Felicitatis, also known as The Passion of Saints Perpetua…
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