cartoons and comics

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.

"Describes important moments and accomplishments in Michael Jackson's life in graphic novel format"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief profile of legendary songwriter and rhythm guitarist Bob Marley written in graphic comic format.

A retelling in comic strip form of the African epic in which an ugly, crippled child grows up to become the liberator and founder of the great empire of old Mali.

Presents in graphic novel format the life of Crispus Attucks, a former slave who died in the Boston Massacre, a fight between the British and American colonists that occurred before the American Revolution.

A comic-book-style biography of pilot Amelia Earhart, who became famous worldwide for her daring flights before mysteriously disappearing in 1937.

A graphic novel describing the short life of Anne Frank, who along with her family and others hid from the Nazis until a Dutch informer revealed the whereabouts of their secret annex.

Presents a biography of Betsy Ross written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the legend that she designed and sewed the first American flag.

Traces the life and accomplishments of stunt pilot Bessie Coleman in a graphic novel format. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

Presents a biography of Thurgood Marshall and outlines his battles for equal rights for minorities. Details Marshall's battle against he "Separate But Equal" rule and the Jim Crow Laws and reveals the national impact of his actions and the subsequent court ruling.