Jeffrey, Gary

Describes, in graphic novel format, some of the common sea monsters of folklore, as well as telling the myth "Hercules and the sea monster" in which the hero saves a maiden from being sacrificed to Poseidon's sea monster Ketos, and describing some other popular sea monster stories.

Relates, in graphic novel format, how Thomas Paine came to America at the suggestion of Benjamin Franklin, became writer and editor of the "Philadelphia Magazine, " and served a pivotal role in the American Revolution by publishing a pamphlet entitled "Common Sense" that explained why America needed to break away from British rule.

Relates, in graphic novel format, some of the common characteristics of the dragons of folklore, as well as telling the tale "Beowulf and the dragon, " in which the hero Beowulf faces one final challenge in the form of a dragon that is killing his people, and describes other dragon tales.

Contains accounts of World War II undercover spy operations, in graphic novel format, including how Czech agents assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, and how British agents blew up trains.

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.

In graphic novel format, this book tells the facts behind the Boston Massacre, which ultimately left five colonists dead.

Examines various shipwrecks including the "Mary Rose, " "Titanic, " and the "Bismarck" in graphic novel format, and discusses undersea archaeology and the technology for raising wrecks.

Explores the early space race and space technology along with space walks and the Apollo 11 moon landing written in graphic novel format.

In graphic novel format, this book tells the story of how the American troops survived during the brutal winter at Valley Forge.