Graphic library: graphic history

The story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo is told in a graphic-novel format.

This book, in graphic novel form, discusses the discovery and excavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the supposed curse of those involved

Uses a graphic format to describe the witchcraft trials of the seventeenth century in America. Contains a summary of trials and their sentences as well as a description of the possible causes of this unusual behavior.

Presents the story of Betsy Ross in graphic novel format. Betsy and her husband John owned an upholstery shop. When John decided to fight against the British in the American Revolution, Betsy kept the business going and continued to run it after John's death. Legend has it that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag. Includes a list of key facts, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Tells the story of Ellen and William Craft's unique escape from slavery in Georgia to freedom in Pennsylvania.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia"--Provided by publisher.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic Ocean"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the story of patriot Paul Revere's ride to Lexington and Concord in graphic novel format. Revere warned the colonial militia that British troops were coming before the battles at Lexington and Concord. Includes a list of key facts, a glossary, and a bibliography.

"In graphic novel format, 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"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the voyage of the Mayflower in graphic novel format. Describes the Pilgrims' goal to worship freely and their problems in raising money for the voyage. Explains the difficult conditions of the voyage and the dangers faced both en route and in the New World.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of the building, running, and closing of the Pony Express mail delivery system.

"Describes the building of the Transcontinental Railroad between Omaha, Nebraska, and Sacramento, California, that, when completed in 1869, allowed rail travel from the east coast to the west coast of the United States."--Source other than the Library of Congress.

This book, in graphic novel format, tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission, including the first moon landing in 1969.

This book, in graphic novel format, tells the devastating story of the Pilgrims' first year in America up until their harvest festival.