They Put a Man on the Moon (And His Name Was Neil Armstrong)
Neil Armstrong will never fall out of the history books — in July 1969, the astronaut became the first human being to ever step foot on the moon. Here are some little-known facts about the man and his work, which are also the subjects of a new b...
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George Washington looms so large over American history — he helped lead troops to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as the first president, and is regarded as “the father of our country” — that a lot of myths and legends sprung up a...
Great Moments in Graphic Novels
For years, Portable Press has brought you fantastic nonfiction books, but recently we decided to take a whole new approach. Introducing Show Me History!, biographies of famous, notable, and important people presented in the graphic novel format...
Not all superheroes fight for the “American Way.” Here is the history of some Canadian superheroes from our newest title, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Weird Canada. JOHNNY CANUCK The original Johnny Canuck appeared in newspaper editorial cartoon...
Comic-Con 2013 Recap in Pictures
This weekend, pop culture fans gathered in San Diego for Comic-Con 2013 and stood in long lines to get the latest on upcoming movies, video games, and other comic-related news. We skipped the lines and walked the floor instead. I'm always amazed at t...
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