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Primates

the fearless science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birut? Galdikas
2013
In graphic novel format, explores the lives and work of scientists Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birut? Galdikas, who lived with and studied chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, respectively, in their natural habitats, creating between them a body of work that greatly improved our understanding of primates, including humans.

Steve Jobs

2013
Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions and innovations of Steve Jobs.

Eli Whitney

2013
Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions of Eli Whitney.

Jackie Robinson

baseball's great pioneer
2006
A short biography of baseball great Jackie Robinson, written in graphic novel format, focusing on his achievements with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Jackie Robinson

2008
A brief biography of Jackie Robinson written in graphic novel format, who in 1947, broke the color barrier and became the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Jackie Robinson

2008
A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, in graphic novel format, that describes his childhood, service in the U.S. Army, and success as a baseball player.

Harry Houdini

2010
A brief biography of Harry Houdini that focuses primarily on his career as a magician and escape artist.

Nelson Mandela

the unconquerable soul
2011
A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of South African statesman Nelson Mandela.

Muhammad Ali

the king of the ring
2011
A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, describing his accomplishments as a fighter, as well as his impact on and contributions to society.

Conquering Everest

the lives of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
2011
In graphic novel format, presents brief biographies of New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and describes the 1953 British expedition which took the two men to the peak of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and earned them the honor of being the first men to ever reach it.

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