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The caged bird

2008
Serawoot, a young Burmese boy whose parents are imprisoned by the government, meets Aung San Suu Kyi, a leader of the Burmese fighters.

The manga guide to the universe

2011
An introduction to the universe, featuring manga illustrations, that explains how the solar system works and describes the Big Bang theory along with other theories about the evolution of the universe and cosmic expansion.

Silk tapestry and other Chinese folktales

2004
Presents three Chinese folktales involving an old woman, a young boy, and a wild spirit that teaches lessons of love, courage, and maturity.

Deadly inferno

Battle of the Wilderness
2007

The war is on!

battle of First Bull Run
2007

The stormy adventure of Abbie Burgess, lighthouse keeper

2011
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.

The murder of King Tut

2010
A graphic novel adaptation of the book in which the authors relate the findings of their investigation into the death of King Tut, contending that the boy king was murdered and did not, as many believe, die of disease. Includes the story of Howard Carter's search for and discovery of King Tut's tomb.

Carnet de voyage

travel journal
2004
Presents the illustrated journal of graphic novelist Craig Thompson in which he describes his travels in France, Barcelona, the Alps, and Morocco where he spent three months researching a book.

08

a graphic diary of the campaign trail
2009
Provides an account of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign in graphic novel form.

DC Comics covergirls

2007
Contains cover art and discussion of the evolution of female comic book characters since 1942, including Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl, and many others.

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