nonfiction comics

"As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art they see in their lives started"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, looks at eight sustainability projects including worms farms, beeswax food wrappers, a bee garden, and more.

"[In graphic novel format looks at] Michel Chikwanine's account of his time in a rebel militia, his escape and his efforts to make a new life for himself and his family in Canada..."--Provided by publisher.

"Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison and Elon Musk have looked to science fiction to predict the future. For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a 'schlock' genre to its respected status today"--Provided by publisher.

"Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes--and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their rising popularity led to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and ongoing technological breakthroughs. This graphic history shows how sneakers made an impact on the street and on the court"--Provided by publisher.

"[In graphic novel format], Darryl Cunningham offers an ... analysis of the origins and ideological evolutions of four key players in the American private sector--Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and oil and gas tycoons Charles and David Koch. What emerges is a vital critique of American capitalism and the power these individuals have to assert a corrupting influence on policy-making, political campaigns, and society writ large"-- Back cover.

"On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family member help tell the story of this strange haunting, while other theories are presented to dispute the supernatural nature of the story"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out more than you ever thought possible about creatures both cute and weird, large and small, while discovering new stories about human history from the perspective of our animal companions"--Provided by publisher.

"Thousands of South Korean children were adopted around the world in the 1970s and 1980s. More than nine thousand found their new home in Sweden, including the cartoonist Lisa Wool-Rim Sj?blom, who was adopted when she was two years old. Sj?blom's unaddressed feelings about her adoption come to a head when she is pregnant with her first child. When she discovers a document containing the names of her biological parents, she realizes her own history may not match up with the story she's been told her whole life: that she was an orphan without a background"--Provided by publisher.

"A paleontologist and a storyteller take two children through the birth of our planet to the present day, covering major geological periods and the evolution of life on Earth"-- Provided by publisher.