Graphic library: disasters in history

In graphic novel format, tells the dramatic story of the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

Provides an account of the explosion of the "Challenger" space shuttle in 1986 which claimed the lives of all the astronauts onboard, including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher who was to be the first civilian in space. Presented in graphic novel form.

Discover the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, an inferno that forever changed the city's skyline, in this epic graphic novel! Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history's most compelling disasters.

In graphic novel format, this book tells the story of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his failed attempt to cross the coldest and windiest continent on earth.

Tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history. Written in graphic-novel format.

Tells the gripping story of the devastating 1888 blizzard that suddenly exploded across the Great Plains, killing hundreds of children as they walked home from school. Written in graphic-novel format.