cartoons and comics

Describes, in graphic novel format, the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts, their struggles to survive, their friendship with the Wampanoag Indians, and the celebration they shared with the Wampanoags when the worst of their struggles were over, which is known as the first Thanksgiving.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and career of Alexander Hamilton.

Presents a short history of the 1849 California Gold Rush written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill and how it changed both California and the rest of the nation.

Tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake written in graphic novel format.

In graphic novel format looks at our solar system, providing information about the various planets.

Relates, in graphic novel format, the story of Araminta Ross, who was born a slave in Delaware but eventually escaped north to freedom. Changing her name to Harriet Tubman, she became an "abductor" on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to help other slaves reach freedom.

"Simon Schwartz was born in 1982 in the GDR (East Germany). One and a half years later, he left the country with his parents, and the family resettled in West Berlin. As political dissidents, his parents experienced harassment by the Stasi and a lack of understanding from members of their own family. This graphic novel memoir chronicles the family's difficult journey to get to the other side of the Berlin Wall"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the Boston Tea Party"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the Battle of the Alamo"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic exploration of significant people and events in U.S. history between the years 1890 and 1930, including the Spanish-American War and World War I.