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Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In graphic novel format, introduces the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
"Separated by only about 100 miles (160 km) of water, the United States felt threatened by Soviet backed Cuba in the 1960s. It was like having the Soviet Union in their back yard. This book describes events of the Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) and Cold War conflicts such as the infamous Bay of Pigs invasion and the nail biting suspense of the Cuban missile crisis." --
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism around the world, the United States responded with a policy called "containment" to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a Cold War conflict that saw North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, invade South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries"--
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This gripping graphic novel recounts three historic land battles in France during World War I: A Relief Platoon on the Somme, August 23, 1916; When Tank Fought Tank, April 23, 1918; Thirteen Brave Americans, July 18, 1918.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"After World War II ended, control of Korea was divided between the United States, who occupied the southern part, and the Soviet Union, who occupied the north. Tensions between the two new countries escalated until North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. This book describes battles between American and United Nations forces and Soviet, North Korean, and Chinese forces for control of the entire Korean Peninsula." --
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"In graphic novel format, explores "how the Red Baron--German flying ace Manfred Von Richthofen--racked up his number of downed aircraft to 33; how Eugene Jacques Bullard, born in the United States, became the first black fighter pilot in the war--for France; [and] how Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop took on six enemy aircraft single-handed--and won"--Page 4 of cover." --
13) The Black death
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Three gruesome stories from the first plague that swept medieval Europe are told in graphic novel format: An eyewitness describes how the city of Florence was devastated in 1348 as plague reaches Europe; In 1349, a group called flagellants travel around whipping themselves in public to show God they are sorry for their sins and to beg him to end the plague; A fruit seller takes on the job of doctor since regular doctors have either fled the Black...
14) Castles
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The exciting events of three historic attacks on medieval castles are told in graphic novel format: In 1203-1204, French King Philip II, lays siege to Chateau Gaillard, a castle in France built by English King Richard I; When Prince Louis of France lays siege to Dover Castle in England in 1216, English forces tunnel under the French attackers; In 1294, Welsh rebel Llywelyn and his army rampage against Conwy Castle, trapping English King Edward I,...
17) The Oregon Trail
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Describes what life on the Oregon Trail was like for settlers." --
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