cartoons and comics

A graphic novel interpretation of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden," featuring the actual words from the text in which Thoreau describes his experiment in simple living.

"From Nathan Hale, #1 New York Times bestselling author and Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List maker, comes the definitive graphic novel about the Alamo. Hale relays the facts, politics, military actions, and prominent personalities that defined the Texas Revolution in factual yet humorous scenes that will capture the attention of reluctant readers and fans of history alike. In the early 1800s, Texas was a wild and dangerous land fought over by the Mexican government, Native Americans, and settlers from the United States. Beginning with the expeditions of the so-called "Land Pirates," through the doomed stand at the Alamo, and ending with the victory over Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, the entire Texas saga is on display. Leading the charge to settle this new frontier is Stephen F. Austin, with a cast of dangerous and colorful characters, including Jim Bowie, William Travis, David Crockett, and others. Through his vivid depiction and additional maps, and biographies located in the back of the book, Nathan Hale brings new insight for students, teachers, and historians into one of the most iconic structures in the United States"--.

"American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all borders could eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy--greatly benefiting humanity. With a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith, Open Borders makes the case for unrestricted immigration easy to follow and hard to deny"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow[s] the events of the discovery of King Tut's tomb"--Provided by publisher.

It's July 14th and the twins are on vacation at their grandfather's house watching the fireworks from the balcony of a neighbor who tells them the story of the French Revolution--the taking of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the guillotine, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Binkerton kids study the civilization of ancient China by traveling back to the time of the Han Dynasty.

"An introduction to the science and logistics of a manned mission to Mars explains how scientists are working to overcome the complexities of interplanetary travel"--OCLC.

A brief biography of Davy Crockett, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, marriage, role in the War of 1812, fighting in the Battle of the Alamo, and more.

A brief biography of George Washington, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, military career, marriage to Martha Curtis, and role as the first president of the United States.

"Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the Haitian Revolution and its role in Napoleon's decision to sell Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe the whole Louisiana Territory, when they sought to buy only New Orleans"--OCLC.