cartoons and comics

Provides an account of Dolley Madison's role as a Washington hostess and First Lady, and discusses her bravery in remaining at the White House during the War of 1812, and saving Gilbert Stuart's life-size portrait of George Washington when retreat became unavoidable. Presented in graphic novel form.

Tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg, the three-day battle that was the turning point in the Civil War. Presented in graphic novel form.

Retells, in graphic novel format, the history of the author's namesake, an officer and spy for the American rebels during the Revolutionary War, revealing facts about Nathan Hale's earlier days at Yale and his unlucky experiences as an military officer.

Retells, in graphic-novel format, the history of the ironclad steam warships used in the Civil War, revealing facts about the ship's inventor, William Cushing--who pranked his way through the entire war--and other real-life characters.

Tells the story of Lewis and Clark's exploration of the unmapped American west in the early nineteenth century. Presented in graphic format.

A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, an eleven-year old African American gang member from Chicago who went on the run after shooting a young girl and was later found dead, shot by members of his own gang.

Provides an illustrated overview of ancient Egyptian civilization and includes a graphic novel in which a young scribe in the temple of Sobek in ancient Egypt is thrown into a muderous plot involving stolen treasures, mysterious curses, and even the pharaoh herself.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in U.S. history between the years 1830 and 1860.

A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between the years 1890 and 1930, including the Spanish-American War and World War I.

Captioned illustrations highlight important events ranging from the Louisiana Purchase to the time when the Oregon territory became American land.