Jeffrey, Gary

Describes the characteristics of werewolves and legends about the shape-shifting creatures, and features a retelling of "The Werewolf of Klein-Krams," told in graphic novel format, in which a German town is terrorized by a werewolf.

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.

Discusses some of the incredible legends and facts about unicorn mythology and features the tale of the kindhearted maiden Therese and the unicorn she was sent to lure.

Three historic battles to claim the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades are told in graphic novel format: Christian soldiers try to take Jerusalem back from Muslim and Jewish defenders during the First Crusade in 1099;.

Presents in graphic novel format three attacks on medieval castles.

"As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism around the world, the United States responded with a policy called "containment" to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a Cold War conflict that saw North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, invade South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries"--Publisher.

Provides a description of Elasmosaurus, a long-necked dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, and features a graphic-style story that illustrates the challenges faced by a young Elasmosaurus as it grows to adulthood.

A history of the Soviet War in Afghanistan during the Cold War that includes three stories in graphic novel format about actual skirmishes in the war.

Presents in graphic novel format the bubonic plague outbreak in Europe during the middle of the fourteen century.