Jeffrey, Gary

Provides background information about the origins of African mythology, presents three African myths in graphic novel form, and includes a look at other mythical characters, and a glossary.

Presents a graphic novel of the "Little Rock Nine," nine African American students who were the first to go to a previously segregated school, under armed guard.

Relates, in graphic novel format, some of the common characteristics of the trolls of folklore, as well as telling the tale "The Trolls of Heldale Woods, " in which two brothers use their wits to triumph over a family of trolls, and describing some other popular troll tales.

A collection of comics that explore the responsibilities of forensic pathologists and describe the methods they use to identify a corpse and determine time and cause of death.

Looks at the techniques investigators use to find and collect trace evidence at crime scenes, and provides graphic novel accounts of famous cases in which trace evidence led to the apprehension of a killer.

Contains accounts of World War II in North Africa and the Mediterranean, in graphic novel format, including how a New Zealand infantryman fought against German Paratroopers, and how a Canadian commander led troops in Italy.

Contains accounts of World War II's Eastern Front in graphic novel format, including a German private's lucky escape during the Battle of Stalingrad, and how a Russian commander inspired his troops during the advance into Romania.

Contains accounts of the World War II western front, in graphic novel format, including how a British fighter pilot helped win the Battle of Britain, and how an American sergeant helped capture the bridge at Remagen.

Contains accounts of World War II on the Pacific front, in graphic novel format, including how an American torpedo bomber pilot witnessed the Battle of Midway, and how an American seaman helped fight off Japanese kamikaze attacks.