cartoons and comics

In graphic novel format, provides both factual and legendary information about the life of pioneer John Chapman, who was better known as Johnny Appleseed because he traveled throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, planting apple trees and selling them to settlers.

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.

A brief introduction to the knights of Medieval Europe through the story of two young knights who face their first battle at the side of their lord.

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.

Provides an account of the military culture of Sparta in ancient Greece through the story of Aristotle and Plato, two boys who are taken from their homes at a very young age and raised to be warriors, and includes an account of King Leonidas and his battle against Persia.

Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War battle near Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in September 1862; and describes major Union and Confederate generals as well as details of the fight.

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.

A brief biography of escape artist Harry Houdini written in graphic comic format that reveals the secrets of some of his stunts.

From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.