comic books, strips, etc

A science-fiction graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of brutal ambition, in which Macbeth, a dragon-riding nobleman in a future world, kills his king with the help of his power-hungry wife and finds himself battling rivals and vengeance seekers for his life and the throne.

In graphic novel format, provides both factual and legendary information about the life of frontiersman Jim Bowie, who spent much of his young adult life engaged in illegal pursuits. Bowie died a legend and a hero, however, after joining Texas' fight against Mexico and dying while helping to defend the Alamo in 1836.

On January 12, 1888, when a blizzard blows off the roof of their schoolhouse on what had been an unseasonably warm day in Nebraska, Sarah and Annie are roped together with the other children and led by their teacher out into the storm and, hopefully, to the safety of her house.

In graphic novel format, describes the role that Captain John Smith and Pocahontas and their friendship played in the success of the Jamestown Colony.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the origins and writing of the Declaration of Independence and the role of Thomas Jefferson in its creation.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the Boston Massacre and the role of John Adams in defending the soldiers on trial for murder.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the conditions that the poorly-supplied Continental Army endured while wintering in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777, and General George Washington's concern for them as their commander and his efforts to get them relief.

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of the Battle of the Alamo. Includes a time line, a map, and a glossary.

Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab shares stories of four heroes in American history, including Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and John Henry.