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  • The Story of Jamestown

    Eric Mark Braun, Charles Barnett III, Steve Erwin, Keith Williams

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Tells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • The Mystery of the Roanoke Colony

    Xavier W. Niz, Shannon Eric Denton

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Explains the mysterious story of the disappearance of a group of early American colonists. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • The Boston Tea Party

    Matt Doeden, Charles Barnett III, Dave Hoover

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Bold illustrations and active dialogue bring American history to life in this epic graphic novel! The Boston Tea Party, by Matt Doeden, tells the story of a group of American Patriots who protested Great Britain's Tea Act. Going undercover during the night, the Patriots risked their lives to dump a shipment of British tea into Boston Harbor. With extensive back matter including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further internet sources, readers will gobble up this graphic novel detailing an important moment leading up to the American Revolution.
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  • The First Moon Landing

    Thomas K. Adamson, Terry Beatty, Gordon Purcell

    Paperback (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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  • Young Riders of the Pony Express

    Jessica Gunderson, Brian Bascle

    Paperback (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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  • Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

    Michael J. Martin, Bill Anderson, Dave Hoover

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Tells the story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • Buffalo Soldiers and the American West

    Jason Glaser, Charles Barnett III, Tod G. Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Tells the story of the African American soldiers known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who fought against American Indians and protected the Western Frontier of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • Betsy Ross and the American Flag

    Kay Melchisedech Olson, Charles Barnett III, Anna Maria Cool, Scott Rosema

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her days as an independent businesswoman. Also examines the legend of the Betsy Ross flag. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

    Michael Burgan, Terry Beatty, Gordon Purcell

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between!
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  • The Voyage of the Mayflower

    Allison Lassieur, Peter McDonnell

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Tells the story of the colonists who traveled to North America in 1620 on the Mayflower, their reasons for coming, and how they started Plymouth Colony. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • The Boston Massacre

    Michael Burgan, Charles Barnett III, Bob Wiacek, Keith Williams

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    In this action-packed graphic novel, witness the Boston Massacre, the event when American colonists believed that they had been treated and taxed unfairly for years by Great Britain, leading to a clashing with British troops. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between!
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  • Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Connie Rose Miller, Dan Kalal

    Paperback (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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