The Colorful Story of Comics

Part of the History of Fun Stuff series

Discover the origins of comics and manga, from cave drawings to modern fun.

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48 pages· 3,132 words· Est. 35 min read· 1030L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the colorful world of comics and manga, tracing their journey from ancient cave drawings to today's vibrant pages. Uncover surprising facts, like Benjamin Franklin's role in American cartoons, and explore the evolution of graphic storytelling. This engaging read not only entertains but also educates with a special section on science, social studies, and math. Test your newfound knowledge with a fun quiz and become a History of Fun Stuff Expert. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn how these beloved art forms came to life.

From the publisher

Now beginning readers can learn all about the history of comics, graphic novels, manga, and more in this installment of the nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series about the history of fun stuff! Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited as having the first cartoon in an American newspaper? Ever wonder who put the fun in the Funny Pages? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the funny history of comic strips, graphic novels, manga, and more, and amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core-vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun!

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