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Manga artists

Describes the history of manga and examines what it takes to become a manga artist.

Pearl Harbor

a day of infamy
A graphic account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 which marked the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War II. Includes background information, an introduction to key commanders, and a glossary.

Slam dunk

a story of teamwork
Natasha is a star basketball player but not always a good teammate so, with the help of an alien friend, she learns teamwork helps everyone succeed. Includes a quick history of basketball and a pro athlete biography.

Philosophy

a discovery in comics
The author features herself and her husband Yiri as guides in this graphic novel introduction to deep thinking and philsophy, which includes a brief history of philosophy and a survey of well-known philosophers.

A game for swallows

to die, to leave, to return
Zeina Abirached, a woman born into a Lebanese Christian family in 1981 during the civil war in Lebanon, reflects on her childhood, the disappearance of her parents, and the help and protection she received from neighbors.

Poke?mon

Arceus and the jewel of life
Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina join forces to help Ash, Dawn, Kevin, and Sheena stop the destructive plot of Arceus, a mighty Poke?mon seeking revenge on humankind.

The amazing Spider-Man

election day
Collects no. 584-588 of "Amazing Spider-Man," as well as stories from other comics, in which Spider-Man tries to protect politicians from the Menace and the Chameleon, while at the same time attempting to avoid the police who want to arrest him for murder.

Ororo

before the Storm
Tells the story of the early life of Ororo Munroe before she became known as the X-Man Storm, following her life as an orphan thief on the streets of Cairo and her attempt to retrieve the Opal of Ozymandias from his tomb.

Mexikid en espa?ol

"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this . . . graphic memoir"--Provided by publisher.

Perseus and Medusa

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

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