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The Battle of Gettysburg
Michael Burgan, Charles Barnett III, Steve Erwin, Keith Williams
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg, the three-day battle that was the turning point in the Civil War. Written in graphic-novel format.
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John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry
Jason Glaser, Al Milgrom, Bill Anderson, Charles Barnett III
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)Explains the story of John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Buffalo Soldiers and the American West
Jason Glaser, Charles Barnett III, Tod G. Smith
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)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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John Sutter and the California Gold Rush
Matt Doeden, Charles Barnett III, Ron Frenz
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)In this action-packed graphic novel, witness the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill in 1848. Eye-popping, comic book-style artwork and easy-to-read, nonfiction text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers or any graphic novel fan. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this book a must-have in any home, classroom, or library.
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Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Joe Dunn, Joseph Wight;Rod Espinosa
Library Binding (Magic Wagon, July 1, 2007)Hawaii, 1941. The United States was abruptly pushed into World War II on the sunny morning of December 7. The Japanese were angry at the American interference in the Pacific. So, they attempted to knock out the American fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. Fly along in the surprise attack that changed the course of World War II in this dazzling graphic novel.
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The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Nathan Olson, Charles Barnett III, Richard Dominquez
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)Tells the story of how the Transcontinental Railroad was built during the 1800's. 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
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)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 Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Kay Melchisedech Olson, Otha Zackariah Edward Lohse
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)Tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the escape and death of his assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Miracle on Ice
Joe Dunn, Ben Dunn
Library Binding (Magic Wagon, July 1, 2007)New York, 1980. Though the world was in turmoil, the U.S. Olympic hockey team united Americans on February 22. The Soviet Union had dominated Olympic hockey and they were aggressively invading the Middle East. Many felt the Soviets were unstoppable. Skate with the 20 young American men who made history when they did just that in this inspiring graphic novel.
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Lords of the Sea: The Vikings Explore the North Atlantic
Allison Lassieur, Charles Barnett III, Ron Frenz
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)Explains the story of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic Ocean and discovery of North America. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Mary L. Englar, Peter McDonnell
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)Tells the devastating story of the Pilgrims' first year in America up until their Harvest Festival. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Mystery of the Roanoke Colony
Xavier W. Niz, Shannon Eric Denton
Library Binding (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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