Comic book-style books known as graphic novels come in all categories — from biographies to adaptations of classics. The subject areas also include math, science, social studies and sports.
Here are some examples compiled by Karen Gavigan, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, and Mindy Tomasevich, a middle school librarian in North Carolina.
The two co-wrote a book published in 2011 called Connecting Comics to Curriculum: Strategies for Grades 6-12.
Classics: Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare; Nevermore: A Graphic Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe; Beowulf by Gareth Hinds
Biography: Houdini: The Handcuff King by Jason Lutes
Math: The Cartoon Guide to Statistics by Larry Gonick and Woollcott Smith
Fine Arts: The Photographer: Into War-torn Afghanistan with Doctors Without Borders by Emmanuel Guibert
Political Science: The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation by Jonathan Hennessey
Science: The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA by Mark Schultz
Social Issues: Mom’s Cancer by Brian Fies
Social Studies: Gettysburg: The Graphic Novel by C.M. Butzer
Sports: 21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago
