Graphic U.S. History - Set of 13
This bold graphic novel set makes American history impossible to ignore—packed with vivid art, quick reads, and storytelling that hooks readers from page one.
$159.95
Quantity:
Multiple Grades
Nonconsumable
Nonreligious
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Graphic U.S. History
Graphic U.S. History turns American history into a fast-moving graphic novel series that helps children understand major events through colorful illustrations, engaging dialogue, and concise historical explanations. Whether your child already loves history or would rather read almost anything else, this 13-book collection makes America's story far more approachable.
Covering key events from the 1500s through the 2025 presidential inauguration, the series presents history in a graphic novel format that's easy to follow. Yellow speech bubbles carry character dialogue, while blue text boxes explain the historical facts, making it simple to separate storytelling from the information being taught.
Comic-style artwork naturally draws in reluctant readers, while the historical content keeps more enthusiastic readers engaged. Each 54-page volume combines vivid illustrations with accessible text to bring to life exploration, westward expansion, wars, inventions, social movements, and political change.
The reading level is approximately 4th grade, but the engaging format also appeals to many middle and high school students. Families often find these books work especially well as a supplement to a traditional history program or as an inviting way to introduce a new historical era before digging deeper.
Because the books are published by a secular publisher, a handful of isolated words may not match every family's standards. We've listed every page below where you may wish to preview the content or make a quick edit before handing the books to your child. The thirteenth volume, The Global Age, also discusses more contemporary and controversial topics that many families prefer to reserve for older students.
Includes all 13 titles:
The New World
The Fight For Freedom
The U.S. Emerges
Problems of a New Nation
Americans Move Westward
Before the Civil War
The Civil War
The Industrial Era
America Becomes a World Power
The Roaring Twenties & the Great Depression
World War II & The Cold War
The Civil Rights Movement & Vietnam
The Global Age
Pages with language some families may wish to preview:
- The Fight For Freedom: Pages 26, 29, 53
- Before the Civil War: Page 10
- The Civil War: Pages 6, 44, 51
- The Industrial Era: Pages 33, 35
- America Becomes a World Power: Pages 3, 18, 19
- World War II & The Cold War: Page 2
- The Civil Rights Movement & Vietnam: Page 38
- The Global Age: Pages 9, 20, 32, 35, 52
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Most children, from the reluctant, faltering reader to the brilliant but easily bored adolescent, will find graphic novels intriguing. A 2006 study found that the amount of reading children did for fun decreased from when they were eight through their teens. Graphic books can re-engage them in the delights of reading for leisure and learning. Here's an article we wrote with more considerations on Why Graphic Novels.
- June 13, 2026
Timothy H.
My brother's and sisters and I love these books!
- August 30, 2024
Set of 12 History Graphic Novels
Amy C.
This set is the perfect supplement to our history curriculum. My 5th grader loves graphic novels, so this brings specific topics to life.
- August 14, 2023
Great for visual learners!
Ryan T.
These books are great for visual learners who don’t necessarily love reading. I have a reluctant reader, but he’s really been enjoying these books! The graphics make the books enjoyable and engaging. The history is accurate as well.
- April 3, 2023
Great for my reluctant reader
A. P.
My kids, even my reluctant reader, thoroughly enjoyed these books. These got my reluctant reader to love reading AND history.
- May 22, 2021
SPED Teacher
Sandra D.
Wonderful graphics with accurste US History. I showed them to other members of my team and they ordered grsphic novels for their classes too, thanks for having them!
- May 21, 2021
👍
Leah E.
A fun new way to learn history!
- April 12, 2021
So hard to talk myself into this purchase ...
Bernadine V.
Not a fan of "graphic novels". But I was desperate to get a "reluctant reader" something they could handle. So the aforementioned child (10 yr. old) pretended disinterest until the younger brother (7) said "I want them!" Suddenly she was reading without arm twisting! Sibling rivalry can produce a good result!
- January 27, 2021
Amazing Set!
Rebecca C.
After reading the Revolutionary War graphic novel, my 9yo was hooked on graphic novels and requested this set for Christmas. He was THRILLED on Christmas morning! He has already read and reread through them all and retained enough information to carry conversations about what he has learned with the adults in his life and enjoys telling his peers about them too.
- December 22, 2020
The only history my LD/ADHD son likes
vickioteroyahoocom
I have the HMH magazines with a digital subscription and a Shell Learning one page a day history resource book. But Graphic U.S. History is the only form of history he will pay attention to. He even asks for the books. I like that this series includes real history, like slavery and the murder of natives, but in an age-appropriate manner.
- October 16, 2020
I love them too!
Jillian D.
My 11 year old daughter loves both history and graphic novels so I felt that I found a gold mine with these. We are most of the way through the first book and I look forward to reading it with her! I wish I had these when I was younger as it may have made history more relatable and interesting!
