Graphic library: graphic history

The story of the 1836 battle of the Alamo told in graphic novel form.

Discusses the discovery and escavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the myth of the curse that seemed to afflict those involved in the tomb's exploration. In graphic novel format, tells of the mystery surrounding the search for the tomb and treasures of King Tutankhamen, the mummy's curse, and the illnesses of archeologists who have explored Egyptian tombs.

The story of the 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts, told in graphic novel format.

Describes the life of Betsy Ross and recounts the legend of how she sewed the first American flag.

Recounts the story of Ellen and William Craft's daring escape in 1848 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.

Recounts the story of Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston to Lexington, and then to Concord, Massachusetts, in April 1775, to warn colonists of approaching British troops.

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. Written in graphic-novel format.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the colonists who traveled to North America in 1620 on the Mayflower, their reasons for coming, and how they started Plymouth Colony"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the building, running, and closing of the Pony Express mail delivery system. Written in graphic-novel format.

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.

"The story of the first landing of men on the moon in July of 1969. Presented in graphic format."--From source other than the Library of Congress

The story of the settling of Plymouth Colony and the first Thanksgiving. Presented in graphic format.