comic books, strips, etc

"San Francisco, the twentieth century: In 1939, a private detective searches for a missing heiress. In 1969, twin brothers approach a drug heist from opposite sides of the law. And in 1999, a woman slowly comes to realize the terrible danger she faces in her own home. [A] riveting tale of murder, love, crime, friendship, betrayal, and just the slightest bit of time travel" --.

Collects Joe Sacco's short, graphic stories about the Bosnian War.

A collection of twenty stories, in graphic novel format, that depict life in New England between 1620 and 1750, focusing on the people and stories that did not make it into the history books. Created by comic book writers and artists and renowned historians.

"Tells the story of Bass Reeves, an escaped slave who became one of the most successful lawmen of the Old West and the rumored inspiration for The Lone Ranger."--Provided by publisher.

The story of an orphan who was destined for a life of misery but after surviving years of neglect, hunger, and violence finds a good family to take care of him.

Cartoonist Lucy Knisley recalls her tour of Europe.

Presents a brief profile written in graphic novel format of the life of George Washington, leader of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.

A graphic novel depiction of the life of Anne Frank, describing her years of hiding from the Nazis, her death in a concentration camp, and the survival of her diary.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in U.S. history between the years 1830 and 1860.