History Comics – serie

An American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenTurn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how millions of buffalo once roamed the American prairie—until they were nearly driven to extinction.In the early 18th century the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started?Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn about spy craft and espionage during World War I.Don't believe what you've seen in movies-being a spy isn't all about fighting ninjas and drinking martinis. The job of a spy is to gather information, communicate secretly, and wield influence. A spy might be tasked with taking pictures, making ciphers, or hiding notes in their shoes. In this book, you'll see how everyday people-nurses, sailors, even children-used espionage to help end World War I.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn about spy craft and espionage during World War I.Don't believe what you've seen in movies-being a spy isn't all about fighting ninjas and drinking martinis. The job of a spy is to gather information, communicate secretly, and wield influence. A spy might be tasked with taking pictures, making ciphers, or hiding notes in their shoes. In this book, you'll see how everyday people-nurses, sailors, even children-used espionage to help end World War I.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn how millions of Americans joined the fight by working assembly lines, growing vegetables, and collecting scrap metal during World War II!When we think of war, we often focus on the battlefields. But during the war years of 1941 to 1945, Americans at home did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis. While millions of soldiers ship out to fight on battlefronts in Europe and the Pacific, millions of men, women, and children step into new and exciting roles in cities and towns all across the United States. Four curious kids take us into factories, farms, and even kitchens to show what the fight on the home front looks like up close!

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we visit the Prohibition Era and see how the business of booze became a criminal enterprise!In 1919, the United States ratified an amendment to the Constitution that outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol. As a hard-fought dream for a better world became federal law, society soon began facing an onslaught of new problems: clever bootleggers, corrupt enforcers, crowded prisons, and violent gangsters. Walk through the hidden hallway of a Jazz Age speakeasy to uncover the moral panic over alcohol and excess that we continue to grapple with today.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.