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Jim Thorpe

greatest athlete in the world
2008
A graphic novel biography of Jim Thorpe, the American athlete who won both the pentathlon and the decathlon in the 1912 Olympics as well as excelling in other sports.

Richard the Lionheart

the life of a king and crusader
2005
Presents a graphic biography of England's Richard the Lionheart, and chronicles the Angevin Empire, the code of chivalry, Richard's early life and rise to power, and his adventures during the Crusades.

The twelve labors of Hercules

2007
Presents a graphic novel that tells the ancient Greek legend of Hercules and his amazing strength.

Theseus and the Minotaur

2007
Presents the ancient Greek myth written in graphic novel format about the hero Theseus, who is sent to destroy Minotaur, a terrifying half human, half bull.

Perseus and Medusa

2007
Presents the ancient Greek myth in graphic novel format about the evil Medusa and young Perseus, who is sent by the gods to destroy her.

Pandora's box

2007
Presents a graphic novel that tells the ancient Greek legend of Pandora and the chaos she unleashes when she opens up the mysterious box.

Bigfoot and other strange beasts

2006
Provides background information about Bigfoot and other strange beasts, presents the stories of the Yeti, the Wildman of China, and Bigfoot in graphic novel form, and includes a brief debate on whether such creatures exist.

Julius Caesar

the life of a Roman general
2005
Presents a graphic biography of Julius Caesar, and describes the origin of Rome, Roman Democracy, and Caesar's quest for power.

Draw 50 animal 'toons

2000
Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty cartoon animals, including everything from fishes, birds, and mice to pandas, giraffes, and hippopotami.

Spartacus

the life of a Roman gladiator
2005
Presents a graphic biography of Spartacus, and chronicles early Rome and the Roman Republic, Roman expansion, gladiators, and Spartacus's uprising which nearly brought down Rome.

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