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Anne Frank

witness to history!
2021
". . . is the biography--in graphic novel format--of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. The story begins with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany and chronicles the events of the 1930s and 1940s that led to World War II and the Holocaust. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and sent to concentration camps"--Provided by publisher.
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Sacagawea

courageous trailblazer!
2020
"Tells the life story of . . . [Sacagawea] who endured hardship in her youth but nevertheless became a fearless leader and a role model for generations to come. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography"--Provided by publisher.

Albert Einstein

genius of space and time!
2021
"By any measure, Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand--and measure--space and time. At first his ideas were ridiculed, but soon they were idolized. Prior to World War II, Einstein was a celebrated figure in Germany, but when the Nazi Party rose to power in the 1930s, he fled for his life and eventually settled in the United States. This proved to be a crucial decision, as his knowledge of physics helped the United States develop the atomic bomb and win the war. [This book] recounts the life of the world's most famous scientist--from his youth in Germany to his final years in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Helen Keller

inspiration to everyone!
2021
"She lost her vision and hearing while very young, but--through hard work and with the help of an amazing teacher--lived one of the most incredible lives of the 20th century! She traveled the world, wrote books, and inspired millions of people. Use your senses to experience the . . . life of Helen Keller!"--OCLC.

Muhammad Ali

the greatest of all time!
"This graphic novel follows the life of Muhammad Ali as he became a world heavyweight boxing champion, activist, and philanthropist"-- Provided by publisher.

Babe Ruth

baseball's all-time best!
2020
"Learn about the . . . life and accomplishments of Babe Ruth in this . . . educational graphic novel"--Provided by publisher.

George Washington

soldier and statesman!
2020
"Known as the 'Father of Our Country,' George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know. 'George Washington: Soldier and Statesman!' tells the story of the United States' first president--from his rise as a soldier fighting for American freedom from Great Britain to his legacy as an impartial statesman who put his country before himself"--Provided by publisher.

Susan B. Anthony

champion for voting rights!
2020
"Learn about . . . Susan B. Anthony as she fought for social equality and women's suffrage"--Provided by publisher.

Benjamin Franklin

inventor of the nation!
2020
"Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat"--Provided by publisher.

Alexander Hamilton

the fighting founding father!
2018
"A . . . biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. [This book] tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy"--Provided by publisher.
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