cartoons and comics

Describes, in graphic novel format, the everyday life of a family of garland makers in India in 250 B.C., during the reign of Asoka. Includes information about India's social caste system.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the everyday life of a farmer in China during the Han dynasty.

Describes Ramsey Beyer's journey from an eighteen-year-old from a small town in Michigan through her freshman year at a bustling art school in a big city.

Describes, in graphic form, the reasons humans may need to leave Earth and inhabit another planet; discusses what has been discovered about living in space; and examines how humans can help keep the environment on Earth safe.

A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between 1800 and 1830, including the War of 1812 and the burning of Washington, D.C., by the British.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in U.S. history between 1500 and 1750, including the discovery, exploration, and settlement of America.

A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of Barack Obama, that covers his first one hundred days as president and the historic campaign before his election.

A graphic novel biography of Lily Ren?ee Wilheim, who, at fourteen years old, was forced to travel alone from Austria to England to escape the Nazis and faced servitude, hardship, and danger before becoming a pioneer of the comic book genre.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the history and duties of the Pony Express.

Tells in graphic novel format the story of Spanish conquistador Hern?n Cort?s's destruction of the Aztec Empire to gain Montezuma's gold.