cartoons and comics

Relates the true story of Abbie Burgess, a young girl who kept the lighthouse at Matinicus Rock, Maine, lit when her father, the lighthouse keeper, was away during a storm that lasted several weeks in 1856.

Presents a brief overview of inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright in graphic novel format, and examines their work on the first successful powered airplane.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Thomas Edison's involvement in the development of the incandescent light bulb.

In graphic novel format, provides both factual and legendary information about the life of pioneer John Chapman, who was better known as Johnny Appleseed because he traveled throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, planting apple trees and selling them to settlers.

Relates, in graphic novel format, how Thomas Paine came to America at the suggestion of Benjamin Franklin, became writer and editor of the "Philadelphia Magazine, " and served a pivotal role in the American Revolution by publishing a pamphlet entitled "Common Sense" that explained why America needed to break away from British rule.

Relates, in graphic novel format, the role Boston silversmith Paul Revere played in the American Revolution, particularly his ride through the countryside to sound the alarm that the British were about to attack, giving the Sons of the Liberty a chance to prepare for the opening battles of the Revolutionary War.

A brief biography of escape artist Harry Houdini written in graphic comic format that reveals the secrets of some of his stunts.

A nonfiction graphic work that describes African American runner Jesse Owens winning four gold medals in the 1936 summer Olympics in Nazi Germany.

"A . . . biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. [This book] tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy"--Provided by publisher.

"Johnathan, a fifteen-year-old African American from Long Beach, California, shares his story of being physically and verbally harassed because of his race, and of overcoming the discrimination to embrace all cultures, and then to be proud of his own . . ."--Amazon.