cartoons and comics

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of the California Gold Rush. Includes a time line, a map, and a glossary.

Presents a graphic novel depicting the life of Helen Keller, who became both deaf and blind as an infant, and her teacher Anne Sullivan.

Presents a brief biography of scientist Louis Pasteur in graphic novel format, and examines his development of the pasteurization process and its effects in helping to stop the spread of disease.

Presents a brief biography in graphic novel format of Madam C.J. Walker, who invented a line of African-American hair products and cosmetics that helped her become the first self-made female millionaire.

An account of how Jake Burton Carpenter developed and refined the idea for snowboards, and pursued the business until it finally caught on with young surfers and skiiers around the world. Presented in graphic form.

In graphic novel format, describes the life of Jay-Z focusing on his music career and business success.

In graphic novel format, explores the battles and hardships faced by Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce when they were forced to leave their homelands.

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 Spanish in graphic novel form.

Provides a brief account of the beginning of the American Revolution and silversmith Paul Revere's historic ride to warn the patriots of the arrival of the British on the night of April 18, 1775.

Tells the life story of Wilma Rudolph in graphic novel format, chronicling her transformation from a sickly child with a brace on her leg to an Olympic track-and-field champion, with a description of her later volunteer work.