BISKUP, Agnieszka . Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain: The Story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce . illus. by Rusty Zimmerman. map. ISBN 978-1-4296-5472-2 . LC 2010027914. COLLINS, Terry . Elvis: A Graphic Novel . illus. by Michele Melcher. ISBN 978-1-4296-5476-0 . LC 2010024847. COLLINS, Terry . Robert E. Lee: The Story of the Great Confederate General . illus. by Cristian Mallea. chron. ISBN 978-1-4296-5475-3 . LC 2010032202. GUNDERSON, Jessica . X: A Biography of Malcolm X. illus. by Seitu Hayden. ISBN 978-1-4296-5471-5 . LC 2010037029. YOMTOV, Nel . The Bambino: The Story of Babe Ruth's Legendary 1927 Season . illus. by Tim Foley. ISBN 978-1-4296-5473-9 . LC 2010024764. ea vol: 32p. (Graphic Library: American Graphic Series). illus. photos. reprods. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Capstone . 2011. PLB $29.32. Gr 3-8 In graphic-novel format, these books explore pivotal events in the lives of Americans who influenced the country in different ways. While the books do not necessarily span the lifetime of the subjects, they provide a clear picture of why these individuals are so important in the context of American history and culture. The illustrations are eye-catching and the narration is presented simply, yet compellingly, through conversation bubbles and text boxes, with direct quotes printed in yellow. Each book concludes with a section that provides a useful recap of the life and accomplishments of the subject. A fact-filled, entertaining, and accessible series.