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Hour of need

the daring escape of the Danish Jews during World War II
2023
"[Presents] a graphic novel telling the true story of the Nazi Resistance in Denmark during World War II and the heroes that saved the Danish Jews by helping them evacuate to Sweden"--Dust jacket flap.

Who was accused in the Salem witch trials?

2023
"Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history - brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--Provided by publisher.

Skyscrapers

the heights of engineering
2019
Presents the history of skyscrapers and shows how these tall buildings are designed.

Monstrous

a transracial adoption story
2023
Bullied by her classmates, Sarah, a Korean American girl growing up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors, channels her rage into her art and cosplay until it threatens to explode.

Family style

memories of an American from Vietnam
2023
"Told through the lens of meaningful food and meals, this graphic memoir chronicles the author's [life], beginning with his childhood immigration to America, where food takes on new meaning as he and his family search for belonging, for happiness and for the American dream"--Provided by publisher.

Paul Bunyan

the invention of an American legend
2023
"An exploration of Paul Bunyan's introduction to most Americans from logging advertising man W.B. Laughead"--Provided by publisher.

The Titanic

2017
Tells the story of the ship "Titanic" in graphic novel format, chronicling its fateful maiden voyage, and includes a fact list and a time line.

Survive in the outdoors!

In graphic novel format, looks at how to survive while camping outdoors.

Bake like a pro!

In graphic novel format, looks at the simple science behind baking.

Build a robot!

Uses a story in graphic-novel format about a toaster preparing to take over the world to provide step-by-step instructions for how to build a robot that can move on its own, sound an alarm, and use a sensor to report to the outside world.

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