comic books, strips, etc

"Exciting illustrations follow the events of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the Taliban s rule in Afghanistan.

Chronicles the life of the Apple founder and computer whiz, from his childhood to his place atop the technology world.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Sacagawea, the teenage Shoshone mother who traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter.

Graphic novel biography of the rock group The Beatles.

A graphic novel biography of Pope Francis, discussing his childhood in Argentina, his career in the Catholic Church, and his election as the first Pope from Latin America.

Presents young readers a chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life, background on his campaign to be president, major influences on the country, and his influence on history.

"Imagine a five-foot-two-inch-tall woman riding a Harley eight times across the continental United States. Now imagine she is black and is journeying across the country in the pre-Civil Rights era of the 1930s and '40s. That is the amazing true story of Bessie Stringfield, the woman known today as The Motorcycle Queen of Miami and the first black woman to be inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame and the Harley Davidson Hall of Fame. Stringfield was a pioneer in motorcycling during her lifetime; she rode as a civilian courier for the US military and founded the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club in Miami, all while confronting and overcoming Jim Crow in every ride"--Provided by publisher.

Revolutionary War spy, Nathan Hale, tells a hangman and British officer about the ironclad steam warships used in the Civil War.