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The graphic novel explores the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001, highlighting both the political and personal consequences of the attacks. Through compelling individual stories, Don Brown, an award-winning creator, provides a journalistic perspective that helps young readers contextualize the day and understand its lasting impact. The narrative is profound and moving, serving as a powerful witness to history and its influence on the future. This work encourages teens to reflect on the events that continue to shape contemporary society.

This literary artifact preserves the authenticity of Don Brown's original hand-written manuscript, offering readers a unique glimpse into his creative process. The book captures the essence of the author's voice and intent, making it an invaluable piece for fans and scholars alike. Its faithful reproduction invites a deeper appreciation of the text, allowing readers to experience the work as closely as possible to how it was originally conceived.

A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb '22 - May '22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics. A city ruined.

A gripping nonfiction graphic novel that follows the stories of Jewish children, separated from their parents, who escaped the horrors of the Holocaust.

Biography of one of the outstanding Marines of the 20th century, covering the war in the Pacific.

Award-winning author Don Brown explores the history of democracy in the United States in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series The Greek word democracy comes from demos (people) and kratos (rule)--meaning "the people hold power." In this timely graphic novel, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown explores the history of democracy--from civilization's beginnings as hunter-gatherers to the birth of monarchies and vast empires, and from the earliest republics to our present-day government. Narrated by Abigail Adams, We the People! explores how Athenian and Greek assemblies inspired our legislative and judiciary branches; how Enlightenment ideals of reason, toleration, and human progress shaped our founding fathers' thinking; how Mali's Manden Charter and England's Magna Carta influenced our Bill of Rights; and how the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy directly shaped the US Constitution. Explaining the fundamentals of democracy--liberty, equality, and justice for all--in a kid-friendly way, We the People! is a powerful reminder that power rests in the people's hands. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true.

A graphic novel chronicling the immediate aftermath and rippling effects of one of the most impactful days in modern history: September 11, 2001.From the Sibert Honor and YALSA Awardwinning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City.

Two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown has crafted a graphic history of the worlds geology with a humble groundhog tour guide, leading readers through the planet's natural history and stages of the Earth's evolution, as well as the incredible natural forces constantly at work.

*A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!* The New York Post calls The Last Fighter Pilot a "must-read" book. From April to August of 1945, Captain Jerry Yellin and a small group of fellow fighter pilots flew dangerous bombing and strafe missions out of Iwo Jima over Japan. Even days after America dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9, the pilots continued to fly. Though Japan had suffered unimaginable devastation, the emperor still refused to surrender. Bestselling author Don Brown (Treason) sits down with Yelllin, now ninety-three years old, to tell the incredible true story of the final combat mission of World War II. Nine days after Hiroshima, on the morning of August 14th, Yellin and his wingman 1st Lieutenant Phillip Schlamberg took off from Iwo Jima to bomb Tokyo. By the time Yellin returned to Iwo Jima, the war was officially over—but his young friend Schlamberg would never get to hear the news. The Last Fighter Pilot is a harrowing first-person account of war from one of America's last living World War II veterans.

A Shot in the Arm!, the third installment in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, explores the history of vaccinations and the fight against infectious diseases. It begins with smallpox, one of humanity's greatest challenges, and concludes with the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative is presented by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who played a pivotal role in popularizing inoculation in 18th-century England. The book details the evolution of vaccines and examines diseases such as measles, polio, anthrax, rabies, cholera, and influenza. It delves into the science of the immune system, the discovery of bacteria, and the contributions of key figures like Louis Pasteur, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, and Edward Jenner, recognized as the "father of immunology." Additionally, it addresses historical public and political reactions to vaccination, confronting the anti-vaccination movement and dispelling myths linking vaccines to autism. This work serves as both a reminder of the progress achieved and the ongoing need to save lives. The back matter includes an author's note, timeline, bibliography, notes, and index. The Big Ideas That Changed the World series combines humor, drama, and art to narrate the significant ideas that have transformed society.