The Graphic Short Stories series offers readers a fresh perspective on fact and fiction through evocative illustrations and captivating narratives. Each book focuses on a common theme and explores several short stories that are brought to life through detailed graphics and varying text boxes. Civil Rights Heroes showcases the struggles and triumphs of three Black American heroes: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Eureka! True Tales of Discovery unveils important details of history through compelling stories of exploration, including the hunt for Troy and the sinking of the Titanic. Readers will be captivated by the legendary tales showcased in World Myths. This title explores stories from all over the world, such as a West African creation story and the legend of the hero twins who outwitted Mayan gods. World War II Battles examines three notable military conflicts (Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, and Midway) and chronicles the important details that made them infamous. This series is recommended for middle-grade readers but could be enjoyed by a broader audience due to its compelling stories, intricate visuals, and range of topics. Each title has a glossary and suggested resources for those curious to learn more. Readers will be attracted to these high-interest accounts of intriguing moments in history.

Graphic novel enthusiasts and history buffs alike will enjoy this series that features social studies topics and historical figures. Dynamic full-color illustrations capture the urgency of civil rights protests, major battles, discoveries, and world myths. The abbreviated length of the stories makes them useful for in-class assignments, but readers will be pulled in and want to finish the entire book rather than just a single story. Action scenes from the attack on Pearl Harbor, Quetzalcoatl and the Aztec creation myth, the Battle of Antietam, and the March on Washington are supported by dialogue and narrative text boxes. The civil rights and war titles feature three stories, while the discovery and myth volumes have nine stories each. A glossary and suggested reading list accompany each book, but the main attraction will be the stories. VERDICT A useful collection for enriching classroom lessons and supporting visual learners.