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Nat Turner and slave life on a southern plantation

Presents in graphic novel format the life and achievements of Nat Turner, a slave and prophet who led a revolt against slave owners in Southampton County, Virginia, in 1831.

Inside the Kansas City Chiefs

"Quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes the Kansas City Chiefs one of the hottest teams in the NFL. See what the future holds for the team that has played in two of the past three Super Bowls"--Provided by publisher.

Stamped

racism, antiracism, and you
"A history of racist and antiracist ideas in America, from their roots in Europe until today, adapted from National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning"--Publisher.

Operation Paperclip

the secret intelligence program that brought Nazi scientists to America
Tells the story of Operation Paperclip, a covet project to bring Nazi scientist and their families to the United States after World War II.

Bomb

the race to build--and steal--the world's most dangerous weapon
Examines the history of the atomic bomb, discussing the discovery of the behavior of uranium when placed next to radioactive material, the race to build a bomb, and the impact of the weapon on societies around the world.

Master of deceit

J. Edgar Hoover and America in the age of lies
Examines the legacy and the power held by J. Edgar Hoover during his years as the first director of the FBI and describes how his decisions affected the lives of Americans in the twentieth century.

The dressmaker of Khair Khana

five sisters, one remarkable family, and the woman who risked everything to keep them safe
Recounts the true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a woman who was forced to support herself and her five siblings after the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul and her father and brothers fled the country.

The book of heroines

tales of history's gutsiest gals
Looks at notable women and their accomplishments throughout history.

They saved the stallions

"As World War II drew to a close, unlikely allies, including the director for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and a group of daring American soldiers, banded together in order to save Austria's beloved Lipizzaner stallions"--.

Sapiens, a graphic history

A graphic novel that explores the history of human beings.

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