From the years of his childhood until the last days, the life story of Pope John Paul II is told in the graphic novel format. This book tells of Karol J≤zef Wojtyla growing up in Poland, losing his family, becoming an actor, becoming a priest, and continuing his journey to become Bishop of Rome. John Paul II established the World Day of Youth in 1986, and said, 'I believe that young people today want to build a world of justice, truth and love; and with the help of God they will do it!'

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/26/2009

ISBN-13: 9781417766215

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This is an interesting biography of the Civil War president whom many historians regard as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln. It's called a photobiography because it has 90 photos and illustrations from the time period. Lincoln was President in the 1860s and, back then, cameras were cutting-edge technology. 'Lincoln was the most photographed man of his time, but his friends insisted that no photo ever did him justice...' To find out why, read this book.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0395518482

ISBN-13: 9780395518489

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The Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat in the yard and tries to get her neighbors to help her raise the wheat to make some bread. The dog, the pig, the goat, and the rat all answer 'Not I' to her requests, even when she points out how their particular talents could be used. This classic tale is retold and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Mr. Pinkney portrays himself as Mr. Miller. See if you can spot his art supplies in the corner of the mill.

Reviewed by: cal

Date read: 5/19/2009

ISBN-10: 0803729359

ISBN-13: 9780803729353

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When did the term 'First Lady' get coined? What first lady was referred to as 'Her Majesty,' or 'Mrs. President,' behind her back? Who was the First Lady that was quoted as saying 'The White House belongs to the American People'? This quick, concise guide follows each First Lady from birth through The White House years, and gives you a true snapshot of each First Lady's life.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-10: 0613328043

ISBN-13: 9780613328043

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The Vikings were excellent seafarers with strong, fast ships. When farmland became scarce in Scandinavia, they began exploring across the ocean. This graphic novel illustrates the story of their travels; first to England and Ireland, and then across the Atlantic Ocean. They found Iceland, Greenland, and were the first Europeans to land on North America.

Similar books: Graphic Biographies series Graphic Science series

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 11/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0736849742

ISBN-13: 9780736849746

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