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Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. ...

When we think of war, we often focus on the battlefields. But the homefront contributes to the fight too! During the war years of 1941 to 1945, Americans did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis. Who knew that saving bacon...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736852470Author ,Matt DoedenFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

Now for kids! Based on the adult New York Times Bestseller, Zen Pencils: Cartoon Quotes from Inspirational Folks, this special editon for children will inspire them to reach for the stars!Explorers like Amelia Earhart and Chris Hadfield. Pioneers like...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736862080Author ,Allison LassieurFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

Most people know Medusa as the monster with a halo of snakes that sit on her head. But once upon a time, Medusa was just a little girl. Sure, she was the daughter of powerful sea monsters, but in lots of other ways she was just like you. She squabbled...

With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia WIlliams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous...

Divorced, beheaded, and died. Divorced, beheaded, survived! Uncover the secret lives of Henry VIII's ill-fated wives and what life was like as a Tudor queen.Henry VIII has asked for your hand in marriage, but marrying the King was no easy option. Henry...

Cruel school and wicked punishments await in this hilarious look at Victorian school days!Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn't easy. The going was tough and the punishments were even tougher. Follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and...

In this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, take to the skies with the flying aces of World War I"Yippee! We're going back to World War One!" said nobody ever-except maybe the Hangman. When the Great War began in 1914,...

Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish...

Climb aboard the unsinkable Titanic and discover the tragic history behind the world's most famous shipwreck!The year is 1907, and you are the manager of a prestigious shipping company. You decide to plan and build the largest and most luxurious...

This engagingly illustrated book tells in thrilling detail the story of the Carpathia, the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowing during the sinking of the Titanic. Written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy,...

The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Journey down to the...

Is Superman the World's Greatest Hero? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the Fastest Man Alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes?The answers to this and much more can be found in the DC Ultimate Character Guide:...

The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable proportions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope. In this...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781339017464Author ScholasticFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint ProQuest LLCPublisher ProQuest LLCWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 228mm * 176mm * 14mm

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce a new season of Mr. William Shakespeare's plays! Prithee take your place once more for a performance of seven of the Bard's finest...

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.The Globe Theatre is delighted to announce a new season of Mr. William Shakespeare's plays! Prithee take your place once more for a performance of seven of the Bard's finest...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830782918Author Sergio CarielloFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint David C Cook Publishing CompanyPublisher David C Cook Publishing CompanySeries Action...

One of the bestselling books of all time-- now a captivating graphic novel! It's World War II. Darkness has fallen over the world as the Nazis spread fear and hatred. No one feels safe. But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights...

Nathan Hale tackles a topic fans have been asking about for years: World War II. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, officially bringing the United States into World War II. A new generation of pilots were recruited to fly bombing...

The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures,...

Delve into the grisly history of WW2 soldiers in this hilarious look inside the life of tank crew!You're a member of a tank crew in the Second World War! You'll learn about the challenges and dangers of serving in a tank regiment and witness many of the...

World War I set the tone for the twentieth century and introduced a new type of warfare: Global, mechanical and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some of the most fascinating true-life tales from the war and given them his inimitable twist. Easy to...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503765788Author Margaret LittmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International...

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in...

The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures,...

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the Roman Empire they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Explore the Roman baths, try on the armour of a legionary, make a sacrifice at the temple of the gods, ride in a speeding chariot and...

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the Roman Empire they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Explore the Roman baths, try on the armour of a legionary, make a sacrifice at the temple of the gods, ride in a speeding chariot and...

All the facts that really matter about the heroes and villains of the DC Comics Universe. And then some!Discover Superman's strangest powers and Batman's top death-defying escapes! Find out who wins when Wonder Woman and Cheetah go head to head. Check...

Discover the Korean War through the eyes of the journalist who covered it in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series In 1950, Marguerite Higgins (1920-1966) was made bureau chief of the Far East Asia desk for the New...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684125463Author James Buckley, Jr.Format HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Portable PressPublisher Portable PressSeries Show Me History!Weight(grams)...

Experience the events that followed the Sobibor death camp prisoner's decision to escape. Readers will discover a powerful story of human courage and mankind's fierce will to live.About the AuthorNel Yomtov is a writer of children's nonfiction books and...

How the history of American voting rights have shaped the way we vote today, the perfect primer for future voters-now in paperback!An updated edition of Tommy Jenkin's Drawing the Vote aimed at educating young readers. Originally published in the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368042888Author Jason LutesFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368022316Author Jason LutesFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm) 256mm *...

A Black woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus sparked a bus boycott and became part of one of the most iconic moments in American history. Yet, few know that Rosa Parks had actively worked toward social justice her whole life. And...

Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Follow the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story...

"A wonderful book about figuring out who we are and who we want to be when we grow up. It's also about being an American-especially a first-generation American." -Roz Chast This graphic-novel debut from an acclaimed picture book creator is a...