cartoons and comics

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.

"A story about Peanuts creator Charles Schulz and his childhood dog, Spike, who inspired the character of Snoopy"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic novel memoir of author/illustrator Cece Bell who grew up hearing impaired.

A graphic novel adaptation of the ancient Greek myth of Perseus, who must defeat the monster Medusa in order to claim his royal birthright.

Follows the adventures of Max Axion as he explains the science behind adaptation, and is written in graphic comic format.