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Samuel Adams

patriot and statesman
2007
An account of the life of American patriot Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in convincing colonists of the need to gain independence from Britain. Presented in graphic format.

The Wright brothers

2006
Presents a graphic biography of the Wright Brothers and their historic flight on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and describes the impact they had on the future of flight.

The battle of Iwo Jima

guerilla warfare in the Pacific
2007
Tells the story of the Battle of Iwo Jima in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information on important commanders, the island, and the war with Japan up to that point.

Lessons in science safety with Max Axiom, super scientist

2007
Presented in graphic novel format, super scientist Max Axiom describes the importance of science safety.

George Eastman and the Kodak camera

2007
Presents a brief biography of inventor George Eastman in graphic novel format, how he developed the Kodak camera, and how his invention revolutionized the photography industry.

Levi Strauss and blue jeans

2007
An account of Levi Strauss' creation of blue jeans in the mid-1800s in response to the demand from gold miners in California for sturdy pants. Presented in graphic format.

Nathan Hale

revolutionary spy
2006
Presents a short biography of American patriot Nathan Hale written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his life as a soldier, leader, war hero, and American spy.

Alia's mission

saving the books of Iraq
2004
Presents the story of Alia, a librarian who lives and works in Basra, and her desperate attempt to save the books in the central library at the start of the Iraqi War in 2003.

Adventures in the Middle ages

2000
The three Binkerton children pay a visit to the Good Times Travel Agency and find themselves living in the Middle Ages, where life turns out to be more complicated than just knights and pagaentry.

Greek myths

2006
Presents three Greek mythological tales written in graphic novel format including "Jason and the Argonauts," "Icarus," and "The Labors of Hercules.".

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