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Usagi Yojimbo

A Japanese graphic novel in which the young samurai warrior Usagi faces many dangers as he crosses feudal Japan, and he must hide a secret from young Jotaro that many others know.

Charles Darwin's On the origin of species

a graphic adaptation
Presents an adaptation, in graphic novel form, of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection that also covers his early research, the public's intial reception of the book, his correspondence with other scientists of his time, and more.
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Harriet Tubman

the life of an African-American abolitionist
Examines the life of Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who risked her freedom to help other slaves along the Underground Railroad. Presented in graphic novel form.
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Presents a comic book version of the story of Harriet Tubman, a woman born into slavery who escaped and then risked her freedom to help others along the Underground Railroad.
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The United States Constitution

a graphic adaptation
An introduction to the United States Constitution, presented in graphic form, detailing important people and events in the creation of the founding document, its Preamble, and twenty-seven amendments.
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Cross game

Ko and the Seishu baseball team are up against Ryuou Gakuin and their batter Keitaro Mishima, and there is doubt if Seishu will be able to move to the next round. Then, a soba noodle shop opens up next to Kitamura Sports and the owners have a daughter who strongly resembles Wakaba, Ko's deceased sister.
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Cross game

As Ko enters his second year of high school and Aoba her first, the regionals for Summer Koshien are heating up. In the third round, Seishu faces the favored team, Ryuou Gakuin, which has them wondering if they will advance any further. Meanwhile, Aoba's cousin shows up and shakes things up on a different front.
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The stuff of life

a graphic guide to genetics and DNA
Bloort 183, an asexual alien scientist, explains the fundamentals of genetics, covering human DNA, evolution, and other scientific concepts in graphic novel format.
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The Wright brothers and the airplane

Presents a brief overview of inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright in graphic novel format, and examines their work on the first successful powered airplane.
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Famous players

the mysterious death of Wiliam Desmond Taylor
Suspects abound when William Desmond Taylor, a successful director, is found shot in his home during the early days of Hollywood.

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