Presents in graphic novel format the first spacewalk, the moon landing, and the perilous flight of Apollo 13, and offers information about the origins of space flight, early space technology, and later developments....
The vivid colors of the oceanfrom light-streamed blue to impenetrable blackmake for a perfect subject of graphic novel storytelling. This engaging book takes readers onto the high seas to learn about harrowing and fantastic survival stories....
Ghost stories continue to captivate people in the present day. This illustrated collection of ghost stories and famous hauntings draws readers into the eerie gulf between life and death inhabited by the spirits of the restless dead. Readers will be c...
Tales of trolls, ogres, and giants were around long before they were popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling. They spoke to our common fears about the darkness in the forest and shadows around every corner. The fun, accessible graphic novel fo...
This gripping book uses the graphic novel format to examine three real-life stories about people who were accused of being witches and sorcerers in history. Supernatural tales include Nicholas Flamel and the Philosopher's Stone, the Salem Witch Trial...
Describes sea monsters found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules's battle with a sea monster sent by Poseidon to punish King Laomedon of Troy, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures....
Describes werewolves found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of the tale of a werewolf outside an eighteenth-century German village, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures....
On the fields of battle, no man could match the part-god Achilles. However, he let others lead the Greeks during the Trojan War when he felt dishonored by Agamemnononly vengeance could bring this mythical hero back to fight. With accessible content a...
Book annotation not available for this title...Title: .Jason and the Argonauts..Author: .Jeffrey, Gary/ Verma, Dheeraj (ILT)..Publisher: ...Publication Date: .2012/08/01..Number of Pages: .24..Binding Type: .PAPERBACK..Library of Congress: .201104559...
The protest known as the March on Washington was one of the most inspiring episodes of the civil rights movement. Galvanized by events in the South, civil rights protesters from around the country gathered in Washington, DC, to demand Congress pass P...
The story of Odysseuss journey around the mythical world is full of peril, including the potion of the witch Circe and the temptation of the sirens. Following the Trojan War, Odysseus tries to bring 12 ships full of men home to Ithaca, only to arrive...
From sinking ships being found and raised, to fossils and statues being discovered, these nine true tales of important historical revelations are sure to inform and entertain readers. With dazzling art and fascinating captions, this graphic format wi...
Stories of creation and legendary figures that have been passed down for centuries are now available for readers to immerse themselves in within this book! Featuring eye-catching illustrations paired with manageable text, ancient tales from different...
The illustrated approaches to history included in this book are sure to draw in readers, even the most reluctant ones. The approachable text guides readers through comprehensive and thought-provoking biographies, helping them to grasp the real-world ...
Dragons, and giants, and ogres, oh my! These mythical creatures we call cryptids can be downright scary. Young readers will be drawn to this book that explores all the things that go bump in the night, including sea monsters, trolls, and even werewol...
The lives of Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and Julius Caesar are presented to readers in a unique way as they explore this nonfiction volume that feels like a graphic novel. The ancient world and three of its most famous rulers are brought to life ...
Readers discover stories about mermaids, unicorns, vampires, and many more mythical creatures in this illustrated guide to fantasy worlds and the characters that inhabit them. Legends and myths featuring amazing creatures are presented to readers usi...