The Boston Massacre

by Michael Burgan, Bob Wiacek (Illustrator), Keith Williams (Illustrator), Charles Barnett III (Illustrator)

Overview

In this action-packed graphic novel, witness the Boston Massacre, the event when American colonists believed that they had been treated and taxed unfairly for years by Great Britain, leading to a clashing with British troops. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736862028
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2006
Series:	Graphic History
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	447,779
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Las tropas llegan a Boston     4
Disparos en la calle     12
Una masacre en marzo     16
Despues de la masacre     24
Mas sobre la masacre de Boston     28
Glosario     30
Sitios de Internet     30
Leer mas     31
Bibliografia     31
Indice     32