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A fully illustrated graphic adaptation that offers a new look at the Gettysburg Address, the bloody battle that prompted it, and the Civil WarMost of us can recall “Four score and seven years ago,” but much of what we know about this historic speech, and what it has to say about the Civil War itself,…
Noah isn’t excited about starting a new school…again. But that’s just what’s happens when his parents relocate to Brenton, New York, home of Trailblazer Elementary, a school that’s come enthusiastically recommended by Noah’s grandpa. Noah is confused when he inputs his locker combination, 18-6-2, and lands in 1862 Edinburgh, Scotland, where he comes across a…
Experience Jewell Parker Rhodes’s award-winning storytelling in this tender yet visceral graphic novel adaptation of her New York Times bestselling novel, with poignant illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that is unleashed on…
Una apasionante adaptación gráfica de Sobrevivà la Revolución Americana, 1776, la exitosa novela de Lauren Tarshis, con texto adaptado por Georgia Ball y arte de Leo Trinidad.Nathaniel Fox nunca imaginó que alguna vez se encontrarÃa empapado de sangre en medio de un campo de batalla, luchando por su vida. Solo tiene once años! Apenas ha…
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this graphic novel, investigate one of America’s oldest and most intriguing mysteries. Over a hundred years before the pilgrims, the very first English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island. But without warning, these colonists abandoned their new home and disappeared without a trace. What happened to the colonists?…
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In The Great Chicago Fire you’ll learn how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history.A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puppy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of…
This volume features entries exploring the impact and history of comics as an art form. From an interview with the creators of ElfQuest to Zyg Furmaniuk’s analysis of chemistry in comics, JCC Volume 9 examines a variety of topics within the world of the comic book industry. This peer-reviewed journal was edited by Dr. Ioana…
In this graphic novel, Jacob must give a speech on heroes of the American Revolution. When all the well-known historical figures get chosen, he’s left wondering about the lesser-known heroes of history. Suddenly he’s transported back to 1777 where he meets Sybil Ludington and learns about the events that transpired on that fateful night. This…
Sari doesn’t like being the only Muslim student in her class, especially when kids like Andrew ask difficult questions. Then, a trip back in time takes them both to September 11, 2001. A tragic day in U.S. history helps them see their world in a whole new way. This graphic novel introduces the events of…
More than just colorful escapism, superheroes have long reflected the shifting ideals and concerns of the United States. For example, icons like Superman and Wonder Woman have embodied the nation’s self-image. This collection of insightful essays explores superhero comics and American exceptionalism, tracing the evolution of the genre from the moral clarity of the Golden…
The American Villain: Encyclopedia of Bad Guys in Comics, Film, and Television provides one go-to reference for the study of the most popular and iconic villains in American popular culture. Since the 1980s, pop culture has focused on what makes a villain a villain. The Joker, Darth Vader, and Hannibal Lecter have all been placed…
This compilation of essential information on 100 superheroes from comic book issues, various print and online references, and scholarly analyses provides readers all of the relevant material on superheroes in one place. The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History covers the history of superheroes and superheroines in America from approximately 1938-2010 in an…
This story says the popular phrase was coined by American cartoonist Arthur “Pop” Momand in his comic strip called (you guessed it) “Keeping up with the Joneses.” The comic book features the McGinnis family, which refers to the Jones family. It’s the need for social recognition of the two protagonists that leads them to burlesque…
“L. Ann Wheeler’s powerful debut examines why we leave and what happens to those who stay. This richly layered multi-genre book digs deep into personal and collective histories through archival investigation and imaginative rendering, reanimating their ghostly traces in the light of the present. The collection captures our ruined world with compassion and a collective…
A Native Lad: Benny Benson Tells Alaska’s Story is based on the script of a play by Sarah Hurst, first performed at Tatitlek Community School in January 2010.The story consists of 16 scenes marking major events in Alaska history, narrated by Benny Benson, the designer of the Alaska flag. Benny travels in time to meet…
For hundreds of years, people have dreamed of Jupiter, the king of the planets. But the trip across the solar system is so long and dangerous that it seems almost impossible. This is the incredible, true story of NASA’s Galileo Mission. It’s narrated by the medieval genius Galileo, who connects with middle-grade readers in a…
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