Presents a graphic biography of South African political activist Nelson Mandela, and describes his long fight to break the bonds of Apartheid in South Africa.
An account of the life of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on the experiences that led him to become a leader in the pursuit of civil rights. Presented in graphic format.
Presents a graphic biography of jazz musician Louis Armstrong, and chronicles his childhood of poverty and racial discrimination, his unique musical style, and international fame.
Presents a brief biography of President John F. Kennedy in graphic novel format; and examines his foreign policy, interest in the space program, and impact on civil rights.
Presents a graphic biography of baseball great Jackie Robinson, and chronicles his childhood, player for the Negro Leagues, and entrance into major league baseball in 1947 as the first African-American in sports history to cross the color barrier.
Presents a biography written in graphic novel format of Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind as an infant, and focuses on her struggles to learn to read and write with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan and her later achievements as an author and advocate for the blind.
Tells the life story of African-American botanist George Washington Carver in graphic novel format, describing his childhood as a slave and orphan, his experiences in college, and his discoveries about peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Presents a graphic novel that describes the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, focusing primarily on her role as First Lady of the United States and her work with the United Nations following her husband Franklin's death.
Contains a brief biography of Cesar Chavez, advocate for the right of farmworkers in the United States,and includes information on his early life, his family, and his achievements. Presented in graphic novel form.
