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History Graphic Novels | Wonderlit

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History Graphic Novels

History in graphic novel form is powerfully visual. Period clothing, architecture, landscapes rendered in detail that makes the past feel present. These 312 books bring historical events to life on the page.

312 books

Cover of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

For the child who loves spooky thrills and classic mysteries. This graphic novel brings the legendary Headless Horseman

Cover of The Time Machine

Stone Arch Classic Fiction

The Time Machine

For the curious reader who wonders what the world will look like in a million years, this graphic novel makes a complex

Cover of Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future

Science Comics #16

Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future

Mairghread Scott

For the child who constantly asks how things work, this graphic guide explores the history of robots, from ancient mecha

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Cover of Skyscrapers: The Heights of Engineering

Science Comics #12

Skyscrapers: The Heights of Engineering

John Kerschbaum

For the curious child who stares up at the city skyline wondering how those massive buildings don't fall over in the win

Ages 9–13

Cover of The Poe Estate

The Grimm Legacy #3

Sukie enters the eerie Poe Annex to find hidden treasure. Inside, she must untangle her family’s ancient secrets while h

Cover of The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Ian Edginton, Oscar Wilde

For the teen exploring how their choices shape who they become, this graphic retelling explores the weight of secrets an

Cover of Pelé: The King of Soccer

Pelé: The King of Soccer

From practicing with a ball of newspaper in Brazil to winning the World Cup, witness the incredible rise of the greatest

Cover of Bad Kitty for President

Bad Kitty Chapter Books #6

Bad Kitty for President

For the child curious about how leaders are chosen, this hilarious guide uses a neighborhood cat election to demystify v

Cover of The Stone Heart

The Nameless City #2

The Stone Heart

Faith Erin Hicks

War looms over the Nameless City as Kaidu uncovers a recipe for an ancient weapon that could destroy the home of his bes

Cover of Romeo and Juliet

The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue #2

Romeo and Juliet

When the sun goes down, these zoo animals trade their cages for the stage to put on a fanged and feathered version of Sh

Cover of The 12 Labors of Hercules

You Choose: Greek Myths

The 12 Labors of Hercules

For the child learning to navigate mistakes and the effort required to make things right, this graphic retelling shows t

Cover of Tsunami

Survival Scout #2

Maxwell Eaton III

For the curious child who wants to understand the 'why' behind big natural events without being overwhelmed by fear.

Cover of The Broken Ear

The Adventures of Tintin #6

A stolen museum artifact sends Tintin and Snowy on a daring trek through the South American jungle to track down thieves

Cover of The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes

Far Out Fairy Tales #21

The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes

Benjamin Harper

For the child who loves a spooky twist, this graphic novel uses a ghostly prank to explore how vanity and the fear of lo

Cover of Cats: Nature and Nurture

Science Comics #12

Cats: Nature and Nurture

For the curious child who wants to know why their pet behaves the way it does. Discover the science of cats, from their

Cover of Thor

George O'Connor

For the child who loves epic hero stories but is ready for the messy, human side of legends. This graphic novel brings t

Cover of Time Shifters

Time Shifters #1

Luke finds a blue glow in the woods and meets a robot Abraham Lincoln riding a dinosaur, a sassy ghost, and a scientist

Cover of Mummies and Sound

Graphic Library: Science Traditions

Mummies and Sound

Anthony Wacholtz

Vibrant cartoons featuring ancient mummies explain how vibrations move through the air to create the sounds we hear ever

Cover of Best Friends

Real Friends #2

For the child feeling the pressure of middle school cliques, popularity contests, and the heavy weight of social anxiety

Cover of Hurricane Katrina, 2005

I Survived Graphic Novels #6

Hurricane Katrina, 2005

When the New Orleans levees break, Barry is swept away from his family into the floodwaters, facing the fight of his lif

Cover of Sunny Side Up

Jennifer L. Holm

Sunny expects a boring summer with her grandfather in a retirement village, but comic books and a local mystery help her

Cover of Dragon Hoops

A high school teacher who never understood sports gets pulled into the epic, real-life drama of a varsity basketball tea

Cover of The Tryout

Christina Soontornvat

Two best friends jump into the high-stakes world of middle school cheerleading tryouts, testing their courage and their

Cover of The Secret of the Unicorn

The Adventures of Tintin #11

The Secret of the Unicorn

A model ship found at a market holds the secret to pirate treasure and leads Tintin on a high-stakes adventure into his

More Formats for History

Chapter Books(6681)Young Adult(654)Middle Grade(314)Picture Books(198)Poetry(128)Early Readers(85)Board Books(5)

History by Age Group

History Books for Ages 0–3(601)History Books for Ages 12–18(9483)History Books for Ages 4–7(6266)History Books for Ages 8–11(12712)