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The story of the Statue of Liberty

2006
Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty in graphic novel format, covering its construction in France, the Franco-American Union's difficulties raising money for the pedestal, and the monument's unveiling in the U.S. in 1886.

The Industrial era

1865-1915
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in the industrial development of the United States.

World War II and the Cold War

1940-1960
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in United States history between 1940 and 1960, including World War II and the Cold War.

The fight for freedom

1750-1783
2009
A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between 1750 and 1783, including the French and Indian War, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the Revolutionary War.

The United States emerges

1783-1800
2009
A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between the years 1783 and 1800.

Globalization

1977-2008
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in United States history between 1977 and 2006.

Shackleton and the lost Antarctic expedition

2006
Provides an account of British explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton's 1914 expedition to Antarctica, telling of how the crew survived after their ship became lodged in ice and finally sank. Presented in graphic novel form.

Free at last!

2009
Presents a collection of several graphic novel-type stories that trace the experiences of freed slaves following Abraham Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

The mystery of the Roanoke Colony

2007
A graphic novel that explores the mystery surrounding the lost colony of Roanoke, a settlement established in Virginia in 1585 whose people disappeared while awaiting supplies from England.

George Washington

leading a new nation
2006
Presents a short biography of George Washington written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his leadership during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War as well as his appointment as the first President of the new United States.

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