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Muhammad Ali

the king of the ring
2011
A brief biography, in graphic novel format, of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, describing his accomplishments as a fighter, as well as his impact on and contributions to society.

Conquering Everest

the lives of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
2011
In graphic novel format, presents brief biographies of New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and describes the 1953 British expedition which took the two men to the peak of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and earned them the honor of being the first men to ever reach it.

Abraham Lincoln

from the log cabin to the White House
2012
A graphic novel account of the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his childhood in frontier Kentucky and Indiana to his assassination in 1865.

Leonardo da Vinci

the Renaissance man
2011
A graphic novel biography of Renassance Italy's artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, discussing his early years, life in various parts of Italy, his development as an artist, and his forays into science, architecture, and invention.

Steve Jobs

2012
Presents, in graphic novel format, the life and accomplishments of Steve Jobs, co-founder of the Apple Computer Company.

Annie Sullivan and the trials of Helen Keller

2012
A graphic novel that explores the role of Annie Sullivan as teacher and companion to Helen Keller and discusses the bond that formed between the two women as Helen went on to accomplish many feats.

Robert E. Lee

the story of the great Confederate general
2011
In graphic novel format, presents Lee's surrender to Grant at the end of the Civil War, as he recalls some of the war's most significant battles.

Paul Revere's ride

2006
An account of American patriot Paul Revere's famous ride to warn John Hancock and Sam Adams that the British were coming to arrest them and planning to seize weapons gathered by the colonial militia in preparation for the Revolutionary War. Presented in graphic novel format.

Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine

2007
An account of Dr. Jonas Salk's work to find a vaccine to prevent polio, a deadly disease that had been plaguing the U.S. and other countries throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Presented in graphic format.

Houdini

the handcuff king
2007
A brief biography of escape artist Harry Houdini written in graphic comic format that reveals the secret of some of his stunts.

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