History comics

In graphic novel format, chronicles the history of the American buffalo and its near extinction.

"In the early 18th century the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?"--From the publisher's web site.

Presents a graphic novel introduction to the events surrounding the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, describing how dry prairie winds ignited a blaze that engulfed Chicago for two days, trapping two siblings and their pup in a race to escape and reunited with their family.

"Turn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today. On the North American plains, wild mustangs have roamed for generations ... shaping human history and struggling to survive it. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West. There are still thousands of mustangs in the wild today, but they struggle to survive in an ever-changing landscape and their future is by no means guaranteed."--Publisher description.

"Over a hundred years before the pilgrims, the very first English settlers came to the American coast and established the colony of Roanoke. But without warning, all inhabitants abandoned their homes and possessions and disappeared"--Back cover.

"A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puppy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno. But can they reunite with their lost family before it's too late?"--Back cover.

". . . turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filledthe air as the clock counted down to lift off. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened . . . What caused the midair explosion? In Pranas T. Naujokaitis's . . . tale, set in a far-off future, a group of curious kids investigate the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion"--Provided by the publisher.