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Daniel Boone

2008
A brief biography of Daniel Boone, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, hunting skills, experiences with Native Americans, role in settling Kentucky, and more.

Ancient Egypt

2003
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.

Before the Civil War

1830-1860
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in U.S. history between the years 1830 and 1860.

America becomes a world power

1890-1930
2009
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.

Americans move westward

1800-1850
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight important events ranging from the Louisiana Purchase to the time when the Oregon territory became American land.

Big bad ironclad!

a Civil War steamship showdown
2012
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.

One dead spy

the life, times, and last words of Nathan Hale, America's most famous spy
2012
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.

The battle of Gettysburg

2006
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.

Best shot in the West

the adventures of Nat Love
2012
A graphic novel portrayal of the life of African-American cowboy Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick.

The Civil War

1850-1876
2009
Captioned illustrations highlight significant events surrounding the American Civil War.

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