Fandel, Jennifer

Profiles the lives and works of selected poets from throughout history, from William Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, looking at how successive generations have influenced each other, and includes illustrations, as well as examples of their writing.

Discusses the use of rhyme, meter, and other word music in poetry, and includes examples and illustrations.

An introduction to the life of William Shakespeare accompanies a selection of his sonnets and excerpts from his plays.

Presents a brief biography of inventor George Eastman in graphic novel format, how he developed the Kodak camera, and how his invention revolutionized the photography industry.

Describes the work of the inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, in creating the incandescent light bulb.

Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire nonfiction writing.

A graphic novel biography of Jim Thorpe, the American athlete who won both the pentathlon and the decathlon in the 1912 Olympics as well as excelling in other sports.