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What happened to the colony at Roanoke is one of America’s first unsolved mysteries. The facts that historians have pieced together are presented here in comic book format. Theories of what happened are elucidated as well, so readers can make their own judgments on what they think happened at Roanoke hundreds of years ago.
Budding historians will look at the story of the first Thanksgiving in a whole new way. Historically accurate depictions of clothing, home styles, and the kind of foods that would have been served will help students picture what it was really like for the Pilgrims and Native Americans of yore.
The time of the Salem Witch Trials is fascinating. Traditional history books cannot possibly capture the aura of fear and paranoia in the way that illustrated art paired with captions and speech balloons can. Learners will come away with a richer understanding of history and a greater enjoyment of reading, too!
Most people have heard of Paul Revere. He is famous for his midnight ride to warn the American colonists that the British army was on its way. This volume, illustrated and narrated in the eye-catching graphic-nonfiction format, provides insight into this man’s daily life as a silversmith and revolutionary.
The story of Pocahontas, John Smith, and the Jamestown colony has been told many times. Not all of these retellings are historically accurate. History buffs and curious readers will be fascinated to find out the real story behind the meeting and interaction of these historic figures.
Readers will be intrigued to learn how different colonial schools were from their own. The graphic format will attract reluctant readers, who will learn about Colonial America as they follow a schoolteacher through a typical day. Includes brief biographical entries of famous colonial schoolteachers.
In colonial times, a law required all towns to have at least one inn for travelers. This volume explains why inns were vital in spreading news around the colonies as it follows the life of actual innkeeper Christiana Campbell throughout the course of a typical day. Clear, concise text is presented in graphic format to…
