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Boston, 1773. On a rainy night on December 16, 150 men climbed aboard three English cargo ships from Great Britain. The men were angry at the excessive taxes on tea, so they disguised themselves and threw crate upon crate of tea into the harbor. Come along on the act that would lead to the American Revolution in this astounding graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.
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Discusses the American Revolution, the battle for independence from British monarchy.
This book, in graphic novel format, describes the American Revolution, exploring the grievances of the Patriots, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the fighting of the Continental Army.
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Texas, 1836. The Republic of Texas began the fight for independence in 1833. For several years, Texans fought the Mexican government for the right to rule itself. One of the historical battles was fought on March 6, 1836, at the Alamo, a crumbling fort defended by 154 men. Stand with the defenders in what became a symbol of Texan courage and sacrifice in this impressive graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting...
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"In this conclusion to the Courageous Princess trilogy, Princess Mabelrose must use her generous spirit, as well as her brains, to melt the heart of the Dragon Queen and gain her freedom. But she still has to bring her father and her friends back from the queen's unreachable Unremembered Lands . . ." -- Provided by publisher.
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! George Washington has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and presidency have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Lewis and Clark have been plucked from history books and their lives and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subjects' education and exploration of the United States has been skillfully told with detailed art. Maps, further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Benjamin Franklin has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, community service, and inventions have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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United States, 1800s. Due to the need for manual labor, millions of African people were transported to and sold in the United States. These people were treated as property, and many felt this was wrong. These people helped thousands of slaves escape to the North where slavery was illegal. Follow the drinking gourd along the Underground Railroad in these daring graphic novels. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition...
13) Patrick Henry
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Patrick Henry has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and community service have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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The second installment of Rod Espinosa's latest fairytale steampunk epic! Intrepid inventor Gerda goes on a quest to save her home kingdom from the snows released by the Snow Queen. She will face the deadly snow bees, ice robbers, an evil sorceress and more. She will also make strong allies: the Robber King's son Kai, a helpful young prince and princess, and a loyal reindeer. But even then, they may not find the castle of the Snow Queen in time to...
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Prepare for 1001 nights of grand, Grimm adventure in the wilds of folkore, steampunk style! Rapunzel's rescuer needs no lengthy locks with his trusty steam-jet to launch him. Red Riding Hood can battle the beasts of the woods with her electrostatic blunderbuss. Ali Baba eludes the pursuing thieves aboard his personal autogyro (carpeted, of course). All this and more await you, if you dare!
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'The Darkest Hour' Resolved to die rather than live in slavery, Lesazonian leader Nara unveils her ultimate, terrible strategy. Nalyn begs her to stop and swears she will win the war. Though severely injured, Nalyn leads her small band in one last stand, in which General Kaizler confronts Sergeant Tinbolt and Ki-Ek in a final deathmatch!
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Collects Steampunk Snow White, Steampunk Cinderella and Steampunk Red Riding Hood. Presenting a an instant classic from Rod Espinosa, creator of The Courageous Princess and Neotopia and Antarctic Press's own master of the new-age fairy tale. This collection of timeless tales has been galvanized and refueled to charge full steam ahead with a new angle on these familiar favorites!
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This new Goldilocks may find that the three bears' boilers are too hot or too cold, that their armor plating is too big or too small, or that their mechs' piston-cycling is too hard or soft...but when Rod Espinosa brings you yet another classic fairy tale spun steampunk style, the results will be just right!
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Nalyn, a servant kidnapped while standing in for the real princess, is finally rescued by her friends, but her troubles have just begun! Mistaken for the real princess, she is ordered by the prince to lead the Mathenian army to battle against her former captors, the Krossians!
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Rod Espinosa's three-part steampunk adaptation of this classic tale reaches its spine-tingling climax! Gerda the brave inventor has faced numerous hazards in her quest, and has made staunch allies along the way. At last, she has found her way to the lair of the Snow Queen, but even with all her cleverness and all the new friends helping her, Gerda's home kingdom may still face frozen oblivion!