Resources+and+References

Resources and References !



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** Comic Books/Graphic Novels: **


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Adventures in Cartooning: How To Turn Your Doodles Into Comics by James Sturm. ISBN-10: 1596433698.

Getting Graphic!: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens by Michele Gorman. ISBN-10: 1586830899.

Going Graphic: Comics at Work in the Multilingual Classroom by Stephen Cary. ISBN-10: 0325004757.

Graphic Novels Beyond the Basics: Insights and Issues for Libraries by Martha Cornog. ISBN-10: 1591584787.

Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide by Allyson Lyga. ISBN-10: 1591581427.

Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels by Scott McCloud. ISBN-10: 0060780940.

Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies for the Secondary ELA Classroom by Katie Monnin. ISBN-10: 1934338400.

Teaching Visual Literacy: Using Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Anime, Cartoons, and More to Develop Comprehension and

Thinking Skills by Nancy Frey & Douglas B. Fisher. ISBN-10: 141295312X.

The 101 Best Graphic Novels by Stephen Weiner. ISBN-10: 156163283X.

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud. ISBN-10: 006097625X.

Super-Powered Word Study: Teaching Words and Word Parts Through Comics by James Bucky Carter. ISBN-10: 1934338826.

The Rise and Reason of Comics and Graphic Literature; Critical Essays on the Form by Joyce Goggin. ISBN-10: 0786442948.

The Contemporary Comic Book Superhero by Angela Ndalianis. ISBN-10: 0415878411.


 * __ Websites __**** : **

Comic Book Grammar and Tradition by Nate Piekos.

Comics in the Classroom as an Introduction to Genre Study by Lisa Storm Fink.

Manga (Manga Entertainment).

The Official Comic Book Site (Marvel).

No Flying, No Tights: A Website Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens by Robin Brenner.

Scholastic Graphix (Scholastic).

The Comic Book Project (Center for Educational Pathways).

The Comic Page by Derek Santos.

The Comicraft Glossary of Lettering Terms (Active Images).

Writing for Comic Books by Joe Edkin.

Use of Comics and Graphic Novels in the Library and Classroom by Chi Anne McGrew.


 * __ Articles __**** : **

“Comic Books and Graphic Novels” by Samantha Cleaver. Source: Instructor, Vol. 117, Issue 6, p. 28-30. May-June 2008.

Eek! Comics In The Classroom by Nancy Frey.

“The Graphic Novel as an Advanced Literacy Tool ” by David Seelow. Source: Journal of Media Literacy Education, Vol. 2, Issue 1, p.57-64. June 2010.

“Use Comic Books with ESL Learners” by Jason Ranker. Source: Reading Teacher, Vol. 61, Issue 4. P.296-305. December 2007.


 * __ Tools for Creating Comics: __**
 * NOTE: Teachers should preview each site before using it in the classroom

BeFunky

Bitstrip

Comic Creator

Comic Life

How to Use Comic Life in the Classroom

Using Comic Life in the Classroom

Comiqs

Howtoons

Make Beliefs Comics

Piki Kids

Pixton

The Superhero Squad Show

ToonDoo

** Superheroes: **
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Creators of the Superheroes by Thomas Andrae. ISBN-10: 1932563539.

Holy Superheroes! Revised and Expanded Edition: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film by Greg Garrett. ISBN-10: 0664231918.

How to Read Superhero Comics and Why by Geoff Klock. ISBN-10: 0826414192.

Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide by DK Publishing. ISBN-10: 0756667405.

Marvel Encyclopedia by tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling and Matt Forbeck. ISBN-10: 0756655307.

Superheroes by John Varley. ISBN-10: 0441003079.

Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Tom Morris. ISBN-10: 0812695739.

The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television by John Kenneth Muir. ISBN-10: 0786437553.

The Myth of the American Superhero by John Shelton Lawrence. ISBN-10: 0802825737.

The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration by Robin Rosenberg. ISBN-10: 1933771313.

The Physics of Superheroes by James Kakalios. ISBN-10: 1592402429.

The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition by James Kakalios. ISBN-10: 1592405088.

The Science of Superheroes by Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg. ISBN-10: 0471468827.

Who Needs a Superhero?: Finding Virtue, Vice, And What’s Holy In the Comics by H. Michael Brewer. ISBN-10: 0801065100.

Superheroes: A Modern Mythology by Richard Reynolds. ISBN-10: 0878056947.

The Superhero Book by Gina Misiroglu. ISBN-10: 1578591546.


 * __ Websites __**** : **

Elements of a Superhero (Geekologie).

International Movie Database - Superheroes on Television and in the Movies (The Internet Movie Database). This website provides information about movies. Teachers may use this to preview movies about Superheroes before using them in their classrooms.

Teaching Superheroes (British Council).

Spider-man: The Official Site for Spider-Man Movie Fans (Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.).

Superhero Hype (CraveOnline Media).

Superhero Names (Superheronames.net).

Can the X-Men Make You Smarter by Drego Little.
 * __ Articles __**** : **

Individualism and Marginality: From Comic Book to Film: Marvel Comics Superheroes by Marino Tuzi

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