comic books, strips, etc

An account of the life of William Penn, telling of his Quaker beliefs and his urging that people be given religious freedom, discussing his efforts to establish the self-governing colony of Pennsylvania, and examining his many personal setbacks. Presented in graphic format.

Presents a brief profile of civil rights activist Rosa Parks written in graphic comic format, and describes how her experience became the inspiration for the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955.

Presents a brief biography of explorer Christopher Columbus in graphic novel format, and describes his expeditions to the New World.

A brief biography of Anne Frank in graphic format descibing how she and her Jewish family were forced into hiding and later taken to the death camps by Nazis during World War II.

While writing an article for her school paper, Gwen Stacy follows the adventures of Spider-Man as he takes on Midnight, Bullseye, and other villains. Then, Spider-Man joins the Blond Phantom Detective Agency as they follow Wolverine around town.

Describes, in graphic form, the history of the Oregon Trail; and includes a time line and a glossary.

Describes, in graphic form, the building and fall of the Berlin Wall; and includes a time line and a glossary.

Presents a brief history of the American Revolution in graphic novel format.

Details, in graphic form, what life was like on the Western frontier and discusses territorial expansion, the settling of Texas, the Gold Rush, and other related topics.

Details, in graphic form, frontier and pioneer life in the American West and discusses outlaws, legendary lawmen, relations with Native Americans, and other related topics.