History Comics: The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places

Description

Following the success of Science Comics, First Second is launching a new nonfiction series: History Comics! These page-turning and gorgeously illustrated graphic novels allow you to experience history like never before! In this volume, turn back the clock to 1872, when Congress established Yellowstone National Park as an area of unspoiled beauty for the "benefit and enjoyment of the people." Meet the visionaries, artists, and lovers of the American wilderness who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these spaces for future generations. See for yourself how the idea of National Parks began, how they've changed, and how they continue to define America.

Falynn Koch graduated with a masters in sequential art from The Savannah College of Art and Design, is a graduate of the International Culinary Center, and once even owned her own food truck. She is also the author of Science Comics: Plagues, Science Comics: Bats, and Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro!. She teamed up with writer Chris Duffy on her recent graphic novel, History Comics: The Wild Mustang.

"Sassy guides lead readers through a witty yet complicated history of the national parks."--Kirkus "Middle grade readers visiting any of the hundreds of -national park sites will find their enjoyment and appreciation of the experience much enhanced by this graphic overview."--School Library Journal, starred review