John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) always had the spirit of adventure in him. As a young man, he traveled all over the United States exploring. When the Civil War began, Powell went to fight for the Union, and even after he lost most of his right arm, he continued to fight until the war was over. In 1869 he embarked with the Colorado River Exploring Expedition, ten men in four boats, to float through Grand Canyon. Over the course of three months, the explorers lost their boats and supplies, nearly drowned, and were in peril on multiple occasions. Ten explorers went in, only six came out. Powell would come to be known as one of the most epic explorers in history! Equal parts gruesome and hilarious, this latest installment in the bestselling series takes readers on an action-packed adventure through American history.
Title alpha Major Impossible: A Grand Canyon Tale (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #9)
Category Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Pages Count 128
Genre Nonfiction
Topics John Wesley Powell (1834–1902). American Civil War (1861–1865). Colorado River Exploring Expedition (1869). Grand Canyon. Nineteenth-century US history. People with disabilities.
Trim Size 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-12-02
JLG Release Date Mar 2020
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, blending humor, adventure, and character-driven storytelling to create engaging reading experiences that draw readers into rich, visually driven worlds.