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Paul Revere's ride

2006
An account of American patriot Paul Revere's famous ride to warn John Hancock and Sam Adams that the British were coming to arrest them and planning to seize weapons gathered by the colonial militia in preparation for the Revolutionary War. Presented in graphic novel format.

Corpses and skeletons

the science of forensic anthropology
2008
Describes how the science of forensic anthropology helps to identify corpses and solve crimes; and includes three actual crime stories in graphic novel format.

Laika

2007
A graphic novel account of the life of Laika, the first dog in space, who died in her experimental launch.

Satchel Paige

striking out Jim Crow
2007
A graphic novel account of the career of Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige, discussing the show he put on as a popular player, as well as the respect he demanded as an African-American.

Nancy Drew, girl detective

2006
Nancy, Bess, and George investigate after they find a yacht with a safe full of jewelry and a man who has been missing for ten years reappears to claim the fortune.

Beowulf

2007
Presents a graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, "Beowulf," in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them.

Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine

2007
An account of Dr. Jonas Salk's work to find a vaccine to prevent polio, a deadly disease that had been plaguing the U.S. and other countries throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Presented in graphic format.

Houdini

the handcuff king
2007
A brief biography of escape artist Harry Houdini written in graphic comic format that reveals the secret of some of his stunts.

Roman mythology

Romulus and Remus
2007
Retells the Roman myth of Romulus and Remus and how Romulus came to build the city of Rome. Presented in graphic novel format.

Greek mythology

Jason and the golden fleece
2007
Presents a short graphic novel featuring the ancient Greek story of Jason and the golden fleece.

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