Cartoon History of the Universe Volumes 1-7
One of the beautiful things about comics is that it is possibly the best medium for combining education and entertainment. No one knows this better than Larry Gonick, whose Cartoon History series spans many subjects.  Whether you are a fan of history, comics, or Gonick's books,The Cartoon History of the Universe Iis a great place to start. Part I contains volumes 1 to 7, from the Big Bang to Alexander the Great.