Gary Jeffrey
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The story of a group of African American students known as the Little Rock Nine is a saga of incredible courage and grace. Following the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that struck down school segregation, black leaders turned their attention to the next challenge: getting African American students into white schools. In Little Rock, Arkansas, a small group of African American students were selected to integrate the high school. This taut, thrilling
...2) Centaurs
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Describes centaurs found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules and the centaurs, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
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The jungles are loaded with deadly dangers such as water and insect-related diseases, poisonous plants, and savage animals. This books detailed graphic illustrations and fast-paced narrative will wow readers while they learn about some of the most amazing jungle survival stories.
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The Montgomery bus boycott was a pivotal event that launched the civil rights movement and helped transform American society. This epic tale of courage and peaceful resistance began with a simple "No" spoken by an African American seamstress. When Rosa Parks, exhausted after a long day at work, refused to give up her bus seat for a white man, she defied the strict segregation laws that made blacks second-class citizens. What followed was a test of...
5) Unicorns
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Describes the myth of the unicorn, presenting a graphic retelling of a medieval tale about the powers of the creature and summaries of other tales about its origins.
6) Giants
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These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....
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The protest known as the March on Washington was one of the most inspiring episodes of the civil rights movement. Galvanized by events in the South, civil rights protesters from around the country gathered in Washington, DC, to demand Congress pass President Kennedy's civil rights bill. More than a quarter of a million people showed up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Among the speakers was Martin Luther King Jr., whose "I Have a Dream"...
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The story of Malcolm X, one of the most charismatic and controversial leaders of the civil rights movement, is one of courage, conviction, and personal growth. His father, an outspoken civil rights activist, instilled in him a sense of pride. After his father's murder, Malcolm got into trouble and landed in prison. There, he joined the Nation of Islam. After his release, he worked continuously to promote the rights of African Americans while his own...
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. In this enthralling book, readers discover the fascinating story behind its creation. They journey into the world of Thomas Jefferson as he struggles to create the words from which America emerged as a new nation. Presented in the popular style of a graphic novel, Jefferson's struggles and successes come alive for readers through accessible text and vivid drawings....
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Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin in 1809. It looked like he would be a simple farmer, but Abe loved books and read anything he could get his hands on. In time, he became a successful lawyer and started getting attention as a politician. Known as a brilliant speaker, Abe impressed enough people to become the 16th president in 1861. Unfortunately, the country was heading for civil war. The issue of slavery divided the North and South,...
14) Firebirds
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Describes firebirds found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of "Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and the Wolf," and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
17) Ogres
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Describes ogres found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of an English tale about an encounter with an ogre, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
18) Goblins
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Readers discover why its dangerous to take a goblins dinner and more in this exciting book. They uncover many fascinating facts about the goblins that have played a role in stories around the world from the hobgoblins of England to German sprites.
19) Sea monsters
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Describes sea monsters found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules's battle with a sea monster sent by Poseidon to punish King Laomedon of Troy, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
