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Tunneling to freedom

the great escape from Stalag Luft III
2017
A nonfiction graphic work of the story of men who tunneled to escape a German prisoner-of-war camp. Learn about the planners, task leaders, and key players of the escape from Stalag Luft III"--.

Death camp uprising

the escape from Sobibor Concentration Camp
2017
A nonfiction graphic work of the mass breakout from Poland's Sobib?r Concentration camp.

The Beatles in comics

2018
In graphic novel format looks at the musical development of the Beatles, four self-taught musicians who revolutionized the world of popular music, constantly exploring new compositional territory from the time when their where known as the Quarrymen until their break-up in 1970.

Soccer showdown

U.S. women's stunning 1999 World Cup win
2019
"As Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Chastain's game-winning goal is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their thrilling victory at the World Cup championship"--Provided by publisher.

Lake Placid miracle

when U.S. hockey stunned the world
Recounts the 1980 Olympic U.S. hockey team's victory over the Soviet team, who had dominated the sport for nearly thirty years, describing their hard work, pivotal games, the "miracle on ice" and legacy, in graphic novel format.

Defying Hitler

Jesse Owens' Olympic triumph
Recounts Jesse Owens track and field exploits during the 1936 Olympic games, winning four gold medals and proving that people of all races can compete and win at these prestigious games.

Calling his shot

Babe Ruth's legendary home run
When the legendary Babe Ruth strode to the plate in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, the game was tied 4-4 in the fifth inning. After taking two strikes, Ruth cemented his place in baseball history.

The Beatles

all our yesterdays
A graphic novel account of how the Beatles rose from humble origins in 1950s Liverpool to become 1960s rock-and-roll icons includes coverage of their coming-of-age in Hamburg and the unique talents that made them stars.
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Fieldhouse

2017
"Based on actual events, Fieldhouse is the ... story of Scotty Novosel and his journey to play basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks"--Back cover.
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