nonfiction comics

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nonfiction comics

Vaccines

a graphic history
"Vaccines safely introduce the body to diseases, which helps people fight them later on. Early vaccinations took place centuries ago. Doctors across nations took up the fight, developing vaccines for diseases from smallpox to COVID-19. This graphic history features famous cases and current challenges"--Provided by publisher.

We survived the Holocaust

the Bluma & Felix Goldberg story
2022
Looks at Bluma and Felix Goldberg's experiences during and survival of the Holocaust.
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All charged up!

"From phones to lightbulbs to electric cars, electricity is something we can't live without! Breaking down concepts like atoms, current, and magnetism, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown demonstrates how our world became connected by electricity. Brown highlights key inventors and scientific breakthroughs, including Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment using a kite as a lightning rod (don't try it at home!), the dramatic rivalry behind the creation of the first battery (which inspired Frankenstein), and Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison's War of the Currents. Narrated by Jagadish Chandra Bose, a pioneer in radio technology, All Charged Up! is a fascinating story of tireless experimentation, accidental discovery, and inspiring human progress"--Back cover.
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Deadly natural disasters

2024
"A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some-but not everyone. How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell about it?"--Provided by publisher.
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The Black Panther Party

a graphic novel history
"A . . . graphic novel history of the Black Panther Party"--Provided by publisher.
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In limbo

"Set between New Jersey and Seoul, this coming-of-age story follows the author as she goes to South Korea, where she realizes something that changes her perspective on her family, her heritage and herself"--Provided by publisher.
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Army Rangers

D-Day rescue!
2021
"In the hard-fought battles of war, a special group of soldiers handles some of the toughest missions. These elite U.S. Army Rangers played a pivotal role in Normandy, France, during the allied invasion on D-Day. Follow rangers Jack Kuhn and Leonard Lomell in this graphic adventure as these two men joined the fight to stop German troops during a victory that would become the turning point of World War II. Then, learn more about Army Rangers and their gear"--Provided by publisher.
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Charlotte Bronte before Jane Eyre

2019
A graphic novel overview of the life of Charlotte Bronte up until the publication of "Jane Eyre.".
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Everything is ok

2022
"The story of Debbie Tung's struggle with anxiety and her experience with depression. She shares what it's like navigating life, overthinking every possible worst-case scenario, and constantly feeling like all hope is lost. The book explores her journey to understanding the importance of mental health in her day-to-day life and how she learns to embrace the highs and lows when things feel out of control. Debbie opens up about deeply personal issues and the winding road to recovery, discovers the value of self-love, and rebuilds a more mindful relationship with her mental health. In this graphic memoir, Debbie aims to provide positive and comforting messages to anyone who is facing similar difficulties or is just trying to get through a tough time in life. She hopes to encourage readers to be kinder to themselves, to know that they are not alone, and that it's okay to be vulnerable because they are not defined by their mental health struggles"--Provided by publisher.
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Graphic ghost stories

2024
"Many people have heard the scary tale, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' -- it's a classic American story! Readers are sure to enjoy seeing the narrative unfold with colorful and engaging illustrations. Stories of the White Lady Ghost tell of love gone wrong or love lost. They say she still wanders in search of her soul mate or to mourn the loss of her true love still! Ghosts of combatants on either side of the U.S. Civil War are also said to haunt battlefields to this day"--Publisher.
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