graphic novels

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how earthquakes happen, how their strength is measured, and how to stay safe during one.

Ellie, the abominable snow kid, has moved to Transylmania bringing the snow and cold of winter with her, and although she is nice the Mighty Mighty Monsters start to worry that spring will never come.

Space cat Binky, having been promoted, and Captain Gracie are surprised when their new cadet is not a kitten and they must figure out what is going on before an alien attack.

An introduction to Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel "Persepolis," with biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader.

Presents graphic novel adaptations of classic science fiction works, including H. G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," E. M. Forster's "The Machine Stops," and other stories by authors such as Jules Verne, Lord Dunsany, and Arthur Conan Doyle.

A graphic novel story that provides the details of the kidnapping and murder of the infant son of Charles Lindbergh and the investigation and arrest that followed.

A simple guide to creating a graphic novel, with information on visual themes, realistic dialogue, creating character designs and model sheets, forming advertising strategies, and more.

A memoir, presented in graphic novel form, in which the author illustrates her ongoing struggle with an eating disorder she has named Ed.

Examines the fundamentals of storytelling in comic book style and offers advice on story construction and visual narratives.

Presents comic-book-style adaptations of two fairy tales by Oscar Wilde: "The Devoted Friend," in which a linnet tells a water rat about little Hans and his "devoted" friend, the rich miller; and "The Nightingale and the Rose," in which a nightingale witnesses a young student consumed by love and decides to aid him with a great sacrifice.