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The Battle of the Wilderness

deadly inferno
2007
Tells the story of the Battle of the Wilderness in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information on the important commanders, the Civil War itself, and the course of the two days of fighting.

Theodore Roosevelt

bear of a president
2007
Presents a brief biography of President Theodore Roosevelt in graphic novel format; and describes his life and leadership which included a number of social, political, and conservation reforms.

Nelson Mandela

the life of an African statesman
2007
Presents a brief profile of South African statesman Nelson Mandela written in graphic comic format.

Nelson Mandela

2006
Presents a graphic biography of South African political activist Nelson Mandela, and describes his long fight to break the bonds of Apartheid in South Africa.

Louis Armstrong

2006
Presents a graphic biography of jazz musician Louis Armstrong, and chronicles his childhood of poverty and racial discrimination, his unique musical style, and international fame.

John F. Kennedy

American visionary
2007
Presents a brief biography of President John F. Kennedy in graphic novel format; and examines his foreign policy, interest in the space program, and impact on civil rights.

Helen Keller

courageous advocate
2006
Presents a biography written in graphic novel format of Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind as an infant, and focuses on her struggles to learn to read and write with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan and her later achievements as an author and advocate for the blind.

Christopher Columbus

famous explorer
2007
Presents a brief biography of explorer Christopher Columbus in graphic novel format, and describes his expeditions to the New World.

The four immigrants manga

a Japanese experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924
1999
A translation of the 1931 chronicle of the author's experiences as a Japanese immigrant in the United States, presented in comic-strip style.

Spider-Man

amazing
2010
While writing an article for her school paper, Gwen Stacy follows the adventures of Spider-Man as he takes on Midnight, Bullseye, and other villains. Then, Spider-Man joins the Blond Phantom Detective Agency as they follow Wolverine around town.

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