comic books, strips, etc

A collection of five humorous yet eerie graphic novel tales. The kids in Davis and Emily's class are invited by their teacher to tell their scariest, eeriest stories--including the one about the "Face in the Forest" and what really happened to "The Village that Vanished.".

This book explores the popular Japanese art form of manga. It will look at the history of manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact this art form has had around the world today.

An infamous conflict that affected a majority of the world's countries, World War II is a significant moment in history that readers can delve into with this book. Focusing on the Battle of Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of Midway, readers can extend their knowledge and understanding of the war through the book's captivating illustrations and age-appropriate text. Primary sources and maps enhance the readers' experience, as they engage with the graphic features of the book and explore one of the most notorious wars in history.

Readers may already know their names, and now they will know their stories! The lives and trailblazing accomplishments of Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King Jr. are vibrantly explored in this book, through dazzling illustrations and captivating narratives of their triumphs and hardships. Readers of all ages will enjoy the graphic designs, while more advanced readers can further their knowledge through the manageable text. It is sure to be a reading experience that is as informative as it is visually engaging, as the three civil rights heroes come to life in this book.

Twelve-year-old Ty broke his arm and couldn't be on the swim team. While away, his body changed from lack of exercise and his anxiety caused him to ignore his friends including his best friend, Max. Now school is out and Ty must go to summer camp where he'll have to swim and talk to Max who he might have feelings for.

From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks's powerful act earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the American Civil Rights leader; brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Molly M'Cauley, known as Molly Pitcher, and her efforts on the battlefield during the American Revolutionary War.

Anya is excited to prove her worth as a Moth Keeper, a protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year, but she quickly finds that life as a Moth Keeper is not what she imagined it would be.

Boastful knight Sir Kelton and his bookish squire arrive in the village of Bridgetown to discover that a dragon is menacing the area and causing hardship to the villagers. While Sir Kelton insists that the squire won't find the solution in his books, he charges out to defeat the dragon, but doesn't return after several days. The squire humbly and methodically approaches the problem facing the villagers and learns the truth about the alleged curse upon the town and the dragon supposedly responsible for it.