The History of Comic Books builds critical literacy skills with an action-packed nonfiction reader designed to engage sixth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them enthr...

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The History of Comic Books builds critical literacy skills with an action-packed nonfiction reader designed to engage sixth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Showcasing heroes and villains in the Marvel universe and other popular superheroes including Batman and Superman, this informational text takes a look at the origin of some our favorite comic book celebrities. Aligned with state standards, the History of Comic Books features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students preparing for college and career readiness.

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  • Bam! Pow! Zing! What do these words make you think of? If you answered, 'a comic,' then you already know a bit about comics. But there is so much more to know!
  • Comics are stories told using pictures. The words being spoken are shown in a word balloon. Clouds show what a character is thinking or dreaming.
  • Comic strips, also called funnies, usually had one to four illustrations in a row. In the early 1900s, comic strips were popular because they told jokes.
  • Beginning with Sunday funnies up through modern comic books, this book offers an overview of the history of comics and their impact on popular culture.
  • Some of the best-known characters of our day are superheroes. This Time Nonfiction reader covers the history of comic characters and the books they originate from.