Out on the sea, the US Navy works to keep the US safe. Discover how the Navy formed during the Revolutionary War and learn about its ships, the Navy SEALs, and more.

Book 4 charts the rise of Dr. Dre and Def Jam records, and introduces new branches on the "tree": Will Smith, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Biz Markie. This volume is also jam-packed with films Hollywood released in an attempt to cash in on the phenomenon, like Breakin, Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and more.

The lore of the early days of hip hop has become the stuff of myth, so what better way to document this fascinating, epic true story than in another great American mythological medium the comic book? From exciting young talent and self-proclaimed hip hop nerd Ed Piskor, acclaimed for his hacker graphic novel Wizzywig, comes this explosively entertaining, encyclopedic history of the formative years of the music genre that changed global culture. Originally...

For hundreds of years, the Coast Guard has protected the US's waterways. Learn about the Coast Guard's ships, how they perform rescue missions, and more!

Since 1947, the Air Force has been an important branch of the US Military. Learn about airmen's responsibilities, how they carry out missions, the vehicles they use, and more.

With grace, poetry, clarity, and expert knowledge, artist Etienne Appert brings us a book about the very origins of the art of illustrationwhat it means and why it exists. 1 VOLUME RELEASED - INDEPENDENT STORIES. Why do you draw? A simple question by a young boy moves the author to travel with him down the River of Ink, which flows from the present day back to the very first illustration drawn by a human. Along the way, they visit legendary artists...

The US Marine Corps has served the US since it was formed during the Revolutionary War. Learn about Marine Corps jobs, vehicles, and how they support the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as World War II is detailed, from its genesis in the aftermath of World War I, through the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the development of the Atlantic Wall to repel an Allied invasion across the English Channel. Operation Overlord is examined, from early planning, destruction of German infrastructure, and the gathering of men and supplies in England for D-Day, June 6, 1944,...

The life of the great French painter, one of the founders of Impressionism, is narrated in lush comic art reminiscent of his style. From the Salon des Refuses ("Salon of the Rejected") and many struggling years without recognition, money, and yet a family to raise, all the way to great success, critically and financially, Monet pursued insistently one vision: catching the light in painting, refusing to compromise on this ethereal pursuit. It cost...

This comic shows the origin and continuing legacy of the U.S. Flag by stitching together iconic moments throughout U.S. history, showing how the flag has become a sympbol of inspiration and freedom for American citizens all across the world.