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Comic books in 'Show Me History'

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Show Me History! Albert Einstein: Genius of Space and Timer HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Kelly Tindall.

    Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand - and measure - space and time. At first his ideas were ridiculed, but soon they were idolized. Prior to World War II, Einstein was a celebrated figure in Germany, but when the Nazi Party rose to power, he fled for his life and settled in the United States. His knowledge of physics helped the United States develop the atomic bomb and win the war.

    Albert Einstein recounts the life of the world's most famous scientist, from his youth in Germany to his final years in the United States.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Show Me History! Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Cassie Anderson. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Cassie Anderson.

    After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor, Frida Kahlo turned to painting as a form of therapy. Over the next few years, she developed an introspective and surrealist style that soon became a sensation in the art world. By incorporating aspects of Mexican folk art with deeply personal themes, Kahlo's paintings revolutionized not only Mexican art but the very essence of what art could be.

    Frida Kahlo: Revolutionary Painter! is a biography of this groundbreaking artist.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Show Me History! George Washington: Soldier and Statesman HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindall. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Kelly Tindall.

    Known as the "Father of Our Country," George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know.

    George Washington: Soldier and Statesman! tells the story of the United States' first president. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Show Me History! Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom GN (2023 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Izeek Esidene.

    Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! tells the inspiring story of a woman who not only escaped from slavery in 1849 but also risked her life to return to the American South in order to free others from bondage. This biography, told in graphic novel format, presents Tubman's life in detail: her childhood on a Maryland plantation, her work with the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to freedom, and her years as a champion of women's rights.

    With colorful illustrations and historically accurate text, this entertaining account of Tubman's life will inspire a new generation with the true story of one of America's greatest national heroes.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $8.99.

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    Show Me History! Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom HC (2020 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene. Cover by Ian Churchill.

    Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! tells the inspiring story of a woman who not only escaped from slavery in 1849 but also risked her life to return to the American South in order to free others from bondage. This biography, told in graphic novel format, presents Tubman's life in detail: her childhood on a Maryland plantation, her work with the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to freedom, and her years as a champion of women's rights.

    With colorful illustrations and historically accurate text, this entertaining account of Tubman's life will inspire a new generation with the true story of one of America's greatest national heroes.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Show Me History! Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Andy Duggan. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Andy Duggan.

    Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon! is a biography of the astronaut who became the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. From earning a pilot's certificate at age 16 to being a test pilot for supersonic jets, Armstrong spent most of the early part of his life perfecting the skills he would need for the historic Moon landing.

    Calm and collected under pressure, he was an ideal candidate for NASA's astronaut program, and is remembered for his famous words, spoken after he set foot on the Moon: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #SET
    Show Me History! The Leaders! HC Set (2022 Portable Press) SET


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    Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

    Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Kelly Tindalll, Jeff Martin, Tom Martin, and Chris Peterson. Cover by Ian Churchill.

    Dive into these entertaining and educational biographies of three of America's greatest leaders-Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln-in graphic novel format. Explore the "story" in "history" in this collection of three graphic biographies about the lives of some of the most important leaders the United States has ever known. Each full-color illustrated biography is packed with historic details and useful facts about the subject, told in an entertaining style that will keep readers turning the pages till the end.

    Set Includes: Show Me History! Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father HC (2019 Portable Press), Show Me History! Benjamin Franklin: Inventor of the Nation HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union HC (2019 Portable Press).

    Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

    Cover price $38.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Show Me History! Anne Frank: Witness to History HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Mark Shulman. Art by Jeff Martin. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Jeff Martin.

    Few stories are as moving as that of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who became known to the world only when her diary was published posthumously after the end of World War II.

    Anne Frank: Witness to History! is the biography-in graphic novel format-of the courageous girl who hid with her family from Nazi occupants in Amsterdam, living for two years in a secret annex behind a bookcase. Every day spent in hiding brought new anxieties to Anne and her family, until the day they were discovered and sent to concentration camps.

    Full-color illustrations and historically accurate text make this biography an educational and inspiring read for those who enjoy history and graphic novels.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Show Me History! Gandhi: The Peaceful: Protester HC (2021 Portable Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Cassie Anderson. Cover by Ian Churchill. Back Cover by Cassie Anderson.

    After being named president of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi was instrumental in gaining India's independence from Great Britain by using nonviolent resistance - and in the process he inspired generations of civil rights leaders with his example.

    Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! recounts this humble leader's story, from his youth in western India through his years as a lawyer and political activist who practiced kindness and empathy toward everyone.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #SET
    Show Me History! The Courageous! HC Set (2022 Portable Press) SET


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    Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

    Written by James Buckley, Jr. Art by Izeek Esidene, Kelly Tindall, and YouNeek Studios. Cover by Ian Churchill.

    Readers will be inspired by biographies of Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King Jr., in a graphic novel format. These three courageous individuals blazed trails that continue to captivate us today. Each of the graphic biographies in this set features full-color artwork in a comic book format, plus historically accurate narratives of each subject's life and accomplishments.

    Set Includes: Show Me History! Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky HC (2019 Portable Press), Show Me History! Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality HC (2019 Portable Press).

    Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

    Cover price $38.99.

  • Issue #SET
    Show Me History! The Performers! HC Set (2022 Portable Press) SET


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    Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings May Vary.

    Written by James Buckley Jr. and Mark Shulman Art by Kelly Tindall, Andy Duggan Mark Shulman, and Otis Frampton. Cover by Ian Churchill and Derrick DeVoe.

    Presented in graphic novel format, the stories of these three famous performers-Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, and Walt Disney-are entertaining as well as educational. These famous performers have wowed generations of fans with their accomplishments, and their legacies continue to inspire us today. Each of the three graphic biographies in this collection includes a historically accurate narrative about the subject's life, with full-color art presented in a comic book format.

    Set Includes: Show Me History! Babe Ruth: Baseball's All Time Best HC (2020 Portable Press), Show Me History! Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time HC (2020 Portable Press), and Show Me History! Walt Disney: The Magical Innovator HC (2020 Portable Press).

    Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages (Total), full color.

    Cover price $38.99.