Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in United States history between 1960 and 1976, including the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the moon landing.

Presents a graphic novel depicting the discovery and exploration of America from 1500 to 1750. Discusses the explorations of Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Vasco Balboa, Hernando de Soto, Francisco de Coronado, and others culminating with the establishment of the Plymouth colony.

Presents a graphic novel chronicling the problems the United States faced in its infancy including pirates, the War of 1812, and financial difficulties.

Describes in graphic novel format how the United States reacted to the rest of the world from Maximilian's rule in Mexico to the treaties following World War I, and includes the acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii, the Spanish-American War, and the buildingof the Panama Canal.

Describes in graphic novel format economic and social changes in the United States after the Civil War, and includes the careers of Andrew Carnegie and Booker T. Washington, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the beginnings of the labor movement and other reforms.

Describes in graphic novel format the events of the French and Indian War, the issues that led American colonists to rebel, and the American Revolution.