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The continuing adventures of a Yankee schoolteacher in the Union Army. // JANUARY-MAY, 1864: While Freeman Colby recovers his health in a D.C. hospital, the war works unforeseen changes all around him.... Featuring the stories of schoolteachers & bricklayers, radicals & refugees, nurses & politicians - Drawn from their actual diaries, letters, sketchbooks, & more!

Winner of the 2023 Independent Publishers of New England Book Award in the Young Adult CategorySince 2020 Alexander Twilight Day has been celebrated as a state holiday in Vermont. Who is Alexander Twilight and how did he achieve this unique honor? Twilight was born in Vermont in 1795 and became an indentured servant at the age of eleven to help alleviate his family's financial situation. From these humble beginnings he went on to get his education and achieve his goals through hard work and a strong sense of purpose. In 1823, when he completed his course of study at Middlebury College, he became the first person of African heritage to graduate from an American college. In this graphic biography, the story of Alexander Twilight and 19th Century Vermont is brought to life through visual storytelling - a format that is accessible to all ages. This work covers Twilight's early years to his notable career as a teacher, principal, minister, and first American of Black ancestry elected to a state legislature. Beloved by his students and respected by many in the community who recognized his extraordinary contributions to education Twilight nevertheless came into conflict with those who did not share his vision and balked at his his strong will and determination. An innovator, educator, and devoted minister and legislator, he is perhaps best known for building a four-story granite dormitory for his students that has become the cornerstone of the present Old Stone House Museum and Historic Village in Brownington, Vermont.

Kave lebt mit seiner Familie in einem Slum am Rande der legendären Götterstadt Perzepolis. Das Leben ist hart: Kave und seine Schwester Leila müssen Schrott sammeln, um ihre kranke Mutter zu unterstützen. Ihr Vater Reza jagt gefährliche Monster und die verarmten Slum-Bewohner sind der Willkür der mächtigen Stadtbewohner ausgesetzt. Als Leila schließlich in das Fadenkreuz eines teuflischen Gottgleichen gerät, opfern Kave und Reza alles, um ihre Familie zu beschützen. Doch für den leidenschaftlichen Gamer ist das Spiel noch nicht vorbei, denn ein rätselhaftes Wesen namens Kuro verschafft unserem Helden eine unverhofftes Continue. Sei dabei bei Kaves Epischer Quest in "Rise of the Reborn"!Nicht verpassen: Der Manga, über den alle sprechen!Ausstattung: Comic, durchgehend illustriert

A clear, engaging introduction to how voting works in the United States-and why it matters-Drawing the Vote presents the history of American voting rights in a format designed for today's readers. Through accessible comics storytelling, it traces the evolution of democracy from its earliest foundations to the forces shaping elections in the present day.Following key moments including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the fight for women's suffrage, and the civil rights movement, this book connects these milestones to modern issues such as gerrymandering and voter access. By placing current debates in historical context, it helps readers understand how past decisions continue to influence how Americans vote today. The graphic format balances complex ideas with visual clarity, making topics like electoral systems, political divides, and civic participation easier to grasp. The result is a concise but wide-ranging overview of the structures and challenges that define American democracy. Written for future voters, the book serves as a practical primer on civic participation, offering readers a clearer understanding of their role in the democratic process and why informed engagement matters."Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter." -Shelf Awareness<BR> 

Jackie Robinson, Lebron James, Tiger Woods, Russell Wilson have all held the title of "greatest player of all-time" in their respective sports. How did they get there? And what influence have they had on our culture?The first African-American to play major league baseball, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line and played a role in the Civil Rights Movement.Now the holder of three NBA championships, four MVP awards, two Olympic gold medals, and much more, LeBron James' fame has afforded him the ability to use his numerous endorsements to start companies, participate in social activism, and donate to worthwhile causes.By far, Tiger Woods is the most famous golfer of all time who's TGR Foundation delivers unique and empowering educational opportunities that lead to personal and professional excellence. Expectations and the pressure following them could break lesser men. Fortunately for Seattle Seahawks fans, Russell Wilson manages to withstand success and defeat with grace and aplomb. Read their exciting stories in a new media the graphic novel.This series has been featured in national new sources such as Sports Illustrated and more.

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This is a comic story that gives an inside look into the Children's journey inside the militant Greek city-state of Sparta. The story continues with a young boy from Libu and his cousin's journey into the Spartan military program known as "Agoge." The two boys from Libu find themselves apart of a unit of young boys in the same age group called "Hydras." A unit where they train and grow with every obstacle that is presented to them, and this comic series shows colorful sketches of how the children handle and approach this obstacle of trying to catch a fox in a corn field. Most of all, what they learned as a team.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air meets Archie comics in a refreshingly funny love letter to New Jack Swing.<BR><BR>In a 90s kind of world, 4 young friends try to navigate a New Jack Swinging landscape of shopping malls, demo tapes, and shady record execs. Will Ronnie, Mikey, Vinnie and Ray achieve boy band stardom with their friendships intact – or will they learn all that glitters ain’t double platinum?<BR> <BR> Welcome to SMOOVE CITY.

Barbara's starting over.She's happy to leave high school behind, but she doesn't know how she'll make new friends when her bandmates leave town for college. She has no plans for the future beyond driving school, a part-time summer job, and community college in the fall. OK, and getting control of her rage-fueled superpowers without her parents finding out. It would be so much easier if an experienced superteam would take her on. Just when an invitation for another band’s record release explodes into the gig of a lifetime, Barbara starts noticing weird circumstances around a cult-like church. Other superpowered kids are showing up left and right, looking to her for guidance. Guess Barbara has to make her own superteam! She’ll need all the help she can get to battle dangerous, cult-like megachurch.Look out, world — here comes the Rage Brigade.

Trek along with Max as he explores the Earth's many ecosystems. Journeying to the desert, the tundra, even the depths of the sea, young readers will discover the world's many wonderful biomes.

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