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The Adventures of Marco Polo
Roger Smalley, Brian Bascle
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)Tells the story of Marco Polo's journey to China, describing some of the things he saw while in the service of Kublai Khan. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The First Moon Landing
Thomas K. Adamson, Terry Beatty, Gordon Purcell
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)Tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission, including the first moon landing in 1969. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Winter at Valley Forge
Matt Doeden, Charles Barnett III, Ron Frenz
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)Tells the story of the American patriot troops during the Revolutionary War while wintering in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
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Titanic
Joe Dunn, Ben Dunn
Library Binding (Magic Wagon, July 1, 2007)England, 1912. The largest, most luxurious ship on the ocean set sail. The unsinkable Titanic had been outfitted and boarded. Now, the 1,316 passengers were setting off for America. Despite the warnings of other ships, the builder wanted to set speed records. This decision proved disastrous. Experience the impossible sinking of The Titanic in this epic graphic novel.
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The Story of the Statue of Liberty
Xavier W. Niz, Cynthia Martin, Brent Schoonover
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Tells the story of the building of the Statue of Liberty. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Salem Witch Trials
Michael J. Martin, Brian Bascle
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)Tells the story of the 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Joeming W. Dunn, Rod Espinosa
Library Binding (Magic Wagon, July 1, 2008)Unites States, 1863 to 1869. The Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad laborers worked from each end of the contry to build a railraod. Follow the transcontinental railroad's progress in this impressive graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.
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Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Connie Rose Miller, Dan Kalal
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)This powerful graphic novel follows the courageous life of Rosa Parks, who was arrested in 1955 for not giving up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. A must-have in any home, classroom, or library seeking a historical understanding of contemporary racial issues.
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Young Riders of the Pony Express
Jessica Gunderson, Brian Bascle
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Tells the story of the building, running, and closing of the Pony Express mail delivery system. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion
Michael Burgan, Charles Barnett III, Richard Dominquez, Bob Wiacek
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Tells the true story of the 1831 Virginia slave rebellion led by slave Nat Turner, who believed he was a prophet. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
Ryan Jacobson, Terry Beatty, Cynthia Martin
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Discusses the events leading up to the Battle of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key's writing of the Star-Spangled Banner, and later how it became our national anthem. Written in graphic-novel format.
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