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Graphic Library: Graphic History

8 books · Ages 8–14 · Chapter Books, Graphic Novels

Graphic Library: Graphic History is a 8-book series for ages 8–14 by Michael Burgan. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The Challenger Explosion and Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion

Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion2006

The Challenger Explosion

The Challenger Explosion2006

Story of the Statue of Liberty

Story of the Statue of Liberty2012

The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg Disaster2013

What This Series Covers

History Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Justice & Fairness Sadness & Grief Adventure

All books by Michael Burgan →

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Harriet Tubman: Toward Freedom

For the child curious about real life heroes, this graphic novel brings Harriet Tubman's bravery to life, showing how on

Cover of Best Shot in the West

Best Shot in the West

Patricia McKissack, Frederick McKissack Jr.

For the child who loves tales of grit and adventure, this graphic novel explores how one man defined his own freedom on

Cover of Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love

Best Shot in the West: The Adventures of Nat Love

Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack Jr.

For the child who loves adventure and needs to see that history is filled with diverse heroes who carved their own paths

Cover of Ground-breaking Rebels

Death Camp Uprising: The Escape from Sobibor Concentration Camp

Death Camp Uprising: The Escape from Sobibor Concentration Camp2016

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer2006

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Fight for Workers' Rights

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Fight for Workers' Rights2020

The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party

The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party2023

Corpse Talk

Ground-breaking Rebels

Adam Murphy

For the child who asks why the world is the way it is, this hilarious graphic novel introduces history's boldest rule-br

Ages 8–12

Cover of Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

For the child inspired by real-life heroes who show incredible grit and cleverness when facing unfairness and danger.

Cover of Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

For the child who loves the thrill of an epic rescue mission and finding the courage to face big challenges with their b

Cover of Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot

Graphic Library

Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot

For the child who loves tales of courage and action, this graphic novel introduces a legendary heroine who stepped up du

Cover of The Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival

The Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival

Estelle Nadel, Sammy Savos

For the child grappling with heavy history who needs to see how art and family bonds can provide a flicker of light duri