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Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father!tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator's life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight--and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Tells the life story of . . . [Sacagawea] who endured hardship in her youth but nevertheless became a fearless leader and a role model for generations to come. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln's life, in graphic novel format. Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation's history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union!tells the story of one of America's most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the...
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Series
Publisher
Portable Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A graphic biography of civil rights leader and American icon Martin Luther King Jr. This graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. With full-color illustrations and a historically accurate narrative, Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! will inform and entertain readers of all ages. From his childhood in Atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Show Me History will show you the real man behind the myths! Known as the "Father of Our Country," George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know. George Washington: Soldier and Statesman! tells the story of the United States' first president-from his rise as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A graphic-novel biography of legendary animator Walt Disney illustrates key moments in his life, from his early drawings as a teen and his bold decision to produce the world{u2019}s first full-length animated film to the development of iconic characters and his creation of Disneyland.
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"By any measure, Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand-and measure-space and time. At first his ideas were ridiculed, but soon they were idolized. Prior to World War II, Einstein was a celebrated figure in Germany, but when the Nazi Party rose to power in the 1930s, he fled for his life and eventually settled in the United States."--
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Series
Publisher
Portable Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon! is a biography of the astronaut who became the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. From earning a pilot s certificate at age 16 to being a test pilot for supersonic jets, Armstrong spent most of the early part of his life perfecting the skills he would need for the historic Moon landing."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Inspiration to everyone! She lost her vision and hearing while very young, but -- through hard work and with the help of an amazing teacher -- lived one of the most incredible lives of the 20th century! She traveled the world, wrote books, and inspired millions of people. Use your senses to experience the amazing life of Helen Keller!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
". . . is the biography--in graphic novel format--of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. The story begins with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany and chronicles the events of the 1930s and 1940s that led to World War II and the Holocaust. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor, Frida Kahlo turned to painting as a form of therapy. Over the next few years, she developed an introspective and surrealist style that soon became a sensation in the art world. By incorporating aspects of Mexican folk art with deeply personal themes, Kahlo s paintings revolutionized not only Mexican art but the very essence of what art could be."--
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