united states

In graphic novel format, presents Lee's surrender to Grant at the end of the Civil War, as he recalls some of the war's most significant battles.

Contains essays that provide a variety of perspectives on questions of whether the death penalty should be legal, whether capital punishment is just, and if it is applied fairly.

In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro, who dreams of becoming a samurai, learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.

Illustrations and text describe bookseller Henry Knox's experiences during the American Revolution, detailing his plan to bring heavy artillery from Boston to aid Fort Ticonderoga and its success.

A graphic novel retelling of the legend of Johnny Appleseed, a young boy who tried to spread his love of apples by scattering seeds across the entire country while having adventures with creatures such as an injured wolf, Bigfoot, and a giant catfish.

A graphic novel retelling of the legend of Pecos Bill, who was raised by a coyote and carved the Grand Canyon with his boot spurs.

A graphic novel retelling of the legend of Paul Bunyan and his pet, Babe the Blue Ox.

A graphic novel retelling of the legend of steel-driving railroad worker John Henry, who challenged the superiority of the steam-powered drill.

Provides information about tornadoes and hurricanes, discussing how they form and the damage they cause, and looks at the activities of people who follow, film, and report on dangerous storms.

A companion to the documentary film "Waiting for "Superman," which examines the debate that surrounds the issue of educational reform, featuring essays that discuss the making of the film, comment on the stories of individual students, and offer advice on what people can do to make a difference.