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Dracula (Paperback)
Bram Stoker; Retold by Michael Burgan; Coloured by Benny Fuentes, Photobunker Photobunker Studio; Illustrated by Jose Ruiz
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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
Gladiators, many of them slaves, entertained Roman audiences by
fighting with tridents and swords in huge stadiums. Their fights
often were to the death. Will you: Fight at the side of Spartacus
during a violent gladiator rebellion? Leave your home and family to
train at a gladiator school in Pompeii? Try to earn your freedom as
a champion gladiator at the Roman Amphitheater?
The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit
Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary
rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are
known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used
tug-of-war to train for battle--and that the losing team was pulled
into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the
Middle Ages. But did you know that the secret ingredient in one
cure concocted by medieval doctors was ... "dragons' blood"?! Go
beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around
the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song dynasty.
From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to
eyebrow-raising medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time
you finish this book. Packed with important historical information
along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle
Ages! Complete your collection with: Weird But True Know-It-All
U.S. Presidents Weird But True Know-It-All Greek Mythology Weird
But True Know-It-All Ancient Egypt Weird But True Know-It-All Rocks
and Minerals
People from Great Britain came to North America to start new lives
in the 13 American colonies. In the beginning colonists accepted
British rule without question. But by the mid-1700s, things were
changing. Many colonists wanted the right to govern themselves. The
British government felt as if the colonists were being ungrateful.
By 1775 war between the two sides was inevitable.
Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing
or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous
conditions. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six
days a week all for as little as 45 cents a day. Child labor was
common in the United States in the 19th century. It took the
compelling, heart breaking photographs of Lewis Hine and others to
bring the harsh working conditions to light. Hine and his fellow
Progressives wanted to end child labor. He knew photography would
reveal the truth and teach and change the world. With his camera
Hine showed people what life was like for immigrants, the poor, and
the children working in mines, factories, and mills. In the words
of an historian, the more than 7,000 photos Hine took of American
children at work aroused public sentiment against child labor in a
way that no printed page or public lecture could.
In the 1930s, Americans faced one of the biggest crises ever to hit
the country. During the Great Depression, the stock market crash
caused banks to close and many companies to go out of business.
Millions of people lost their jobs and homes during a time when the
government wasn t equipped to pick up the pieces. Will you: March
on Washington, D.C., as a veteran member of the Bonus Army? Leave
your home to find a better life by riding the rails? Help rebuild
the country as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps?"
Tensions have been brewing in Europe for years. Finally the 1914
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary sets
off four bloody years of war that eventually involved the entire
world, including the United States. It will be called the war to
end all wars." Experience it from two opposing perspectives."
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Frankenstein (Paperback)
Mary Shelley; Retold by Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Dennis Calero
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R278
R226
Discovery Miles 2 260
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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
Pollution, climate change and overfishing are killing the world's
coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different
stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible
story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from
extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?
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Political Parties (Hardcover)
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Charles Barnett III
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R616
Discovery Miles 6 160
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In cartoon format, explains the history, role, and influence of
political parties in the United States.
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved--and
frightening!--characters of our time. Find out how Dracula--a
smooth-talking count with a dark secret--became the infamous
creature we all know and fear. From appearances in films and
animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast
cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other
fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop culture.
Created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 Gothic horror novel, Count
Dracula is a nobleman who uses his powers as a vampire to dominate
his victims. Even though Dracula didn't succeed in the novel, the
fictional character has lived on to dominate the real world as one
of its most popular supernatural villains. Author Michael Burgan
explores Dracula's mysterious origins in the historical figures who
might have shaped the character, as well as the films and actors
that cemented Dracula's place in cinematic history.
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of
our time. His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight,
and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and
he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun
biography. Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and
business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been
entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular
after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give
Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of
the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan
details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his
infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and
movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this
superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.
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Who Was John McCain? (Paperback)
Michael Burgan, Who Hq; Illustrated by John Hinderliter
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R132
Discovery Miles 1 320
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In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama,
becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential
campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John
accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US
Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as
an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in
2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who
always tried to work across the aisle and to treat people fairly in
this book about the maverick patriot.
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Boston Massacre (Paperback)
Michael Burgan
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R261
R174
Discovery Miles 1 740
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Describes the Boston Massacre, the event when the American
colonists believed that they had been treated and taxed unfairly
for years by Great Britain, leading to a clashing with British
troops. Written in graphic-novel format.
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived—perfect for fans of the I Survived series!
London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels against the British crown. For his crime, he is sent to the infamous Tower of London, where he awaits his punishment: the executioner’s blade.
Upon learning of the Lord’s death sentence, his wife, Lady Winifred Maxwell, sets out to free him from the “Bloody Tower.” She plots and plans to pull off a daring and dangerous breakout. If her idea works, Lord Nithsdale might just escape his deadly fate. If it doesn’t, both their heads will roll!
From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure!
Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of
ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want.
Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is
there any excuse for the actions of people who have been
responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen
biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there
deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to
Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world's
most dangerous people.
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