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The Bermuda Triangle

strange happenings at sea
2006
Provides background information about the area in the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle, presents graphic adaptations of accounts of strange happenings in the region, and includes a brief debate on whether such tales are true.

Samuel Adams

patriot and statesman
2007
An account of the life of American patriot Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in convincing colonists of the need to gain independence from Britain. Presented in graphic format.

The battle of Iwo Jima

guerilla warfare in the Pacific
2007
Tells the story of the Battle of Iwo Jima in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information on important commanders, the island, and the war with Japan up to that point.

Levi Strauss and blue jeans

2007
An account of Levi Strauss' creation of blue jeans in the mid-1800s in response to the demand from gold miners in California for sturdy pants. Presented in graphic format.

Mecha mania

how to draw the battling robots, cool spaceships, and military vehicles of Japanese comics
2002
Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing "mecha," the futuristic combat machines that populate Japanese comics and animation, covering robots, vehicles, spaceships, weapons, and cyborg women.

Kids draw anime

2002
Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing Japanese anime characters, animals, martial arts figures, and action heroes, and includes general information on drawing in anime style.

Adventures in ancient China

2003
The Binkerton kids study the civilization of ancient China by traveling back to the time of the Han Dynasty.

Anime mania

how to draw characters for Japanese animation
2002
This book presents a step-by-step guide to the art of Japanese animation.

Manga mania

how to draw Japanese comics
2001
Explains how characters in Japanese comics, or manga, are drawn, covering action poses, bad boys, genres, fantasy, sexy women, robots, and other related components.

How to draw comics the marvel way

1978
Provides instructions in the techniques used to illustrate comicbook stories.

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