social life and customs

Manga-style adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility," following two sisters navigating their complex love lives in the late eighteenth century.

A manga adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," the story of the rocky courtship between headstrong Elizabeth Bennett and wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Presents a manga version of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." Jean Valjean escapes prison and is pursued for years by officer Javert. In that time he becomes caretaker for a girl named Cosette, who becomes his world, but Javert threatens his peace and plans.

Presents a manga-style graphic novel version of Charlotte Bront?'s classic "Jane Eyre," in which an orphaned child, the wild-spirited Jane, is expected to be humble and grateful for those who take care of her, in spite of the abuse and shame she is subjected to. Then, as an adult, Jane finds her soulmate in the brooding, distant Mr. Rochester, but their love may not be enough to overcome a secret in Mr. Rochester's estate.

Presents a manga adaptation of the classic story by Charles Dickens.

"Hawaii is a chain of islands known for its sand, surf, sun and . . . cowboys? Yes! Cowboys called paniolos are an important part of Hawaiian history and culture. Grab your favorite cowboy hat as you wrangle expressions and say aloha to the paniolos of yesterday and today"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the roots of the Juneteenth holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

"Engaging images accompany information about Israel. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.".

In this title, readers are invited to explore the cultures, geography, and other interesting facts of Asia.

A graphic novel interpretation of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden," featuring the actual words from the text in which Thoreau describes his experiment in simple living.