A full college class on creating comics... in a graphic novel! Learn the secrets of the trade, but also the secrets of the students who make up quite a cast of characters. Can the professors keep up? By two professors of the Savannah College of Art & Design with a class of their best seniors.

Graphic novels have found a place on library shelves but many librarians struggle to move this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and entertaining literature into the mainstream of library materials.

In 1992, Maus, a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman, won the Pulitzer Prize. The genre has been growing ever since, appealing to the visual-oriented Gen-X and Gen-Y, as well as to reluctant readers, those of all ages seeking alternative viewpoints, and anyone willing to take both image and word into consideration. Graphic Novels Now helps librarians new to the genre with all the key issues related to these unique books. Expert author Francisca Goldsmith shares smart advice, from how to develop a well-rounded collection by finding reviews and reliable publishers and distributors to shelving, catal.

A jungle unit of study, where activities focus on language, math and arts. Just as the unit title suggests, a jungle unit of study is a unique and exciting learning experience for young children. Teachers' enthusiasm and preparation will motivate students to swing into action and consequently develop many new concepts.

Book 1: Enter the enchanting world of the jungle with “The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.” Kipling's timeless collection of stories introduces Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and other memorable characters such as Baloo and Bagheera. Through vivid tales of adventure and moral lessons, Kipling weaves a captivating narrative that continues to enchant readers of all ages. Book 2: Explore the cultural and spiritual journey of an orphaned boy in “Kim by Rudyard Kipling.” Kipling's novel follows Kimball O'Hara, or Kim, as he navigates the diverse landscapes of British India. This coming-of-age story combines adventure, espionage, and philosophical insights, offering a rich portrayal of the complexities of identity and destiny. Book 3: Delight in the whimsical and imaginative tales of “Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling.” Kipling's collection of animal fables provides origin stories for various creatures, explaining how they came to possess their distinctive traits. These captivating stories, filled with humor and creativity, showcase Kipling's storytelling prowess and his ability to entertain and educate simultaneously.

In 1948 Communist terrorists were waging a bloody war against estates and rubber-plantation owners in Malaya. Chased into the interior by British Army units, the guerrillas soon became experts at survival and evasion, emerging from the jungle only to launch increasingly ferocious attacks. In 1952, on the recommendation of Lieutenant-Colonel 'Mad' Mike Calvert, veteran of the Chindit campaigns in Burma, 22 SAS was formed as a special counter-insurgency force. Three years later the re-formed SAS began their jungle patrols. They learned how to survive for weeks at a time in hostile terrain, often waist-deep in water, and under attack from wild animals, leeches and poisonous insects. That extraordinary campaign climaxed in a nightmarish two weeks in the Telok Anson swamp tracking the troops of the notorious 'Baby Killer', Ah Hoi, while the regiment's dreadful and unforgettable experiences in the Malayan jungle laid the foundations for the SAS's legendary survival skills. Soldier F SAS: Guerrillas in the Jungle is the sixth in a series of novels based on this extraordinary regiment a thrilling 'factoid' adventure about the most daring soldiers in military history: the SAS!