Ben Dunn
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We live in a beautiful, enchanting world, a startling universe resplendent with a cornucopia of multitudinous delights — the laughter of a child; the first rainfall after an endless, sweltering summer; the twinkling reflection of a full moon over a calm midnight lake on a cool autumnal night; a freshly baked ciabatta, straight from a Tuscan oven, coquettishly handed to you by an olive skinned, raven-haired, nubile signorina by the name of Bernadetta.
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On the verge of adulthood and a future filled with failure, Billy, a young man with a homelife of torture and pain, sets out on a day which will change his path forever. Can he discover the truth about his existence and will he find the power to shape whatever life brings? Billy tries to forge friendships, but are these people those who will help him become the adult he needs to be?
5) The Titanic
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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. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to...
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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. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom...
7) Anne Frank
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Anne Frank has been plucked from history books and her life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and holocaust experience 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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Albert Whitman & Co
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2011.
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"The Aldens are making the journey to their Aunt Jane's house for an overnight bicycle trip. On their first night, though, they're caught in a rainstorm and have to take shelter in an old house. There, a most unusual mystery--a lost dog--finds them! What can the Boxcar Children figure out where the dog belongs?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Albert Whitman & Co
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2010.
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When the Aldens take a summer trip to the New England coast, they have a fun place to stay: a lighthouse! But strange things happen after it gets dark - an unknown woman is seen walking around and Watch, the Aldens' dog, wakes up growling late at night. Can the Boxcar Children shed light on a seaside mystery?
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After the death of Denmark's King Hamlet, his ghost appears and tells his son, also called Hamlet, to avenge his wrongful death, which leads to more tragedy. Includes discussion prompts, fun facts, a short biography of Shakespeare, and famous phrases from the play. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Table of contents Neither...
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Graphic Planet is bringing the Presidents of the United States to BioGraphics! World-class art presents young readers a pictorial chronology of Richard Nixon's life, background on his campaign to be president, major influences on the country, and his influence on history. A timeline, Fast Facts, the president's cabinet, and a glossary provide report information for young readers. Bring the Oval Office to your classroom! Graphic Planet is bringing...
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Montana Territory, 1876. On June 25, General George Armstrong Custer located Sitting Bull's encampment. Custer's job was to relocate the natives to the reservation, which led to the Battle of Little Bighorn. Witness the last battle General Custer participated in with this impressive graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.
15) Hamlet
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The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, murder, revenge, and intrigue of Hamlet will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.
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Inspector Hopkins has called Sherlock Holmes to help solve a suspicious murder. Lady Brackenstall's account of a robbery gone wrong seems to add up--until the stolen silverware is found! Can Holmes put the clues together and solve the case? Follow the clues with Sherlock Holmes in the adventure of Abbey Grange. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous character is now in...
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Graphic Planet is bringing the Presidents of the United States to BioGraphics! World-class art presents young readers a pictorial chronology of Ronald Reagan's life, background on his campaign to be president, major influences on the country, and his influence on history. A timeline, Fast Facts, the president's cabinet, and a glossary provide report information for young readers. Bring the Oval Office to your classroom! Graphic Planet is bringing...
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History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as the battle of Iwo Jima is detailed, from its genesis in Japanese territorial expansion in the early 1930s, to Japan's signing of the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy, to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the United States's entry into World War II. The ensuing battle in the Pacific is examined, including the invasion of the strategically important island and the...
19) Wright Brothers
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! The Wright Brothers have been plucked from history books and their lives and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subjects' birth, childhood, education, and flights 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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History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as the Iraq War is detailed, from its genesis in Middle Eastern history to the discovery of its vast oil fields to the rise to power of Saddam Hussein. Follow the action from the 1991 Persian Gulf War to the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States, to the beginning in 2003 of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battles for Fallujah are examined, from the school...