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Greek myths

2006
Presents three Greek mythological tales written in graphic novel format including "Jason and the Argonauts," "Icarus," and "The Labors of Hercules.".

The murder of Abraham Lincoln

a chronicle of 62 days in the life of the American Republic, March 4-May 4, 1865
2005
Presents a graphic novel that recounts the conspiracy by John Wilkes Booth and other Confederate sympathizers to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, the capture of the conspirators and death of Booth, and the funeral procession and entombment of the President in Springfield, Illinois.

The Transformers

heroes & villains
2009

Soccer sabotage

a graphic guide adventure
2009
As their coach recovers from a suspicious accident and as threats against the team mount, Nadia tries to hold the team together while her younger brother and the coach's son try to find out what is going on.

Around the world

2011
Challenged with circling the world at the end of the nineteenth century, three very different adventurers--avid bicyclist Thomas Stevens, fearless reporter Nellie Bly, and retired sea captain Joshua Slocum--embark on epic journeys.

Tricky journeys

2011
The reader is encouraged to help Coyote make choices as he looks for food and encounters other creatures in the canyons and hills of the Southwest.

The Trojan horse

2007
A graphic novel adaptation of the tale in which the goddess Athena helps the Greeks win the Trojan War with an ingenious trick. Includes an introduction on Greek mythology.

Hannah Montana

2007
Miley worries that her secret will be revealed when Lilly invites her to a Hannah Montana concert; and Miley and her friends break curfew to try and meet Ashton Kutcher.

Tyrannosaurus

the tyrant lizard
2008
Provides a description of the tyrannosaurus, a huge dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, and features a graphic-style story that illustrates the challenges faced by a young tyrannosaurus as it grows to adulthood. Includes information about fossil evidence.

No girls allowed

tales of daring women dressed as men for love, freedom and adventure
2008
Contains graphic style stories about seven daring young women from around the world who disguised themselves as men in order to achieve their goals, including Hatshepsut,Mu Lan, Alfhild, Esther Brandeau, James Barry, Ellen Craft, and Sarah Rosetta Wakeman.

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