Central Kansas Library System

Presents the life of Benjamin Franklin, who was a printer, an inventor, and a statesman, and, above all, an American.

Presents the life of Cesar Chavez, focusing primarily on his work organizing the National Farm Workers Association and working for improved working and living conditions for all Mexican Americans.

Tells the story of plant scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. Written in graphic-novel format.

Presents the life of Helen Keller, who was left blind and deaf by a high fever as a toddler but, with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan, overcame her disabilities to go to college and become an advocate, an inspiration, and a role model for blind and deaf people everywhere.

Presents the life of Jackie Robinson, focusing primarily on his career in major league baseball and the role he played in integrating the sport.

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Patrick Henry, who is known as the 'Voice of the American Revolution.'"--Provided by publisher.

A biography on the life of Wilma Rudolph, hero of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Written in graphic-novel format.

Amelia Earhart gained worldwide fame in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean. Her lifelong accomplishments as an aviator influenced pilots in the United States and throughout the world. Her bravery encouraged women to learn to fly and fulfill their dreams. On her attempt to circumnavigate the globe at the equator, Earhart and her plane vanished and were never found. But her memory endures as a symbol of...

In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Bessie Coleman, who became the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this graphic novel...

A biography describing the childhood, private life, and years of public service of the popular First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Written in graphic-novel format.