Science comics
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"...[Let's] learn all about [some] tiny, adorable sea animals! This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance. Nonfiction comics genius Maris Wicks brings to bear her signature combination of hardcore cuteness and in-depth science"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
117 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"...[L]earn all about the history of paleontology! This fascinating look at dinosaur science covers the last 150 years of dinosaur hunting, and illuminates how our ideas about dinosaurs have changed--and continue to change"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
117 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Aurora, a young explorer, introduces the science and characteristics of volcanoes, discussing lava, tectonic plates, the creation of new land masses, and magma vents.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live --
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.
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Flying machines: how the Wright brothers soared
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
In gloriously gross detail, you'll meet dangerous microscopic invaders like protozoa, fungi, viruses, and foreign bacteria - then see how our bodies work to fight back adn defend us against future infections. We get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 800L
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced operating system in the world... if you have the nerve!"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 640L
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 760L
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How do you create a controlled explosion and harness that power for the benefit of humankind? Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 940L
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fearâ€even though they hardly ever threaten humans. Dive in for an intimate look at the dynamic hammerhead, infamous great white, primordial megalodon, and the gentle nurse shark, the rare species that will let a scuba diver pet them! This book is filled to the gills with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 590L
Physical Desc
116 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors--Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we're learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter's red spot is really a raging storm? Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 710L
Physical Desc
121 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Trees we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem"--Amazon.com.
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Cars: engines that move you
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 750L
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates... and are they even done leaping?
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 610L
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that is rapidly changing beyond their control. Living with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
122 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, join a pair of superheroes as they uncover the secrets of skyscrapers, from the great Egyptians pyramids to the world's tallest building. Read along and learn how skyscrapers are a bold combination of applied physics, ingenuity, and a lot of hard work!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As 'Snowpocalypse' descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Science comics series, 128pp.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: In Science Comics: The Digestive System, visit the inside of your mouth, stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract! Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! Writer Jason Viola and illustrator Andy...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
118 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Surf the web" with this volume of Science Comics, First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series! When a sister and brother agree to help a talking spider find her missing child, they don't realize that it will take them on a journey across the globe! Along the way they'll meet spiders who live in every environment imaginable, from their own backyard to the Australian Outback. Although they seem scary at first, once you learn why spiders...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
120 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In this volume, Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast! He will travel across the global ocean interviewing a diverse assortment of whales and dolphins about their amazing behaviors and habitats, as well as their interactions with the human world. Can this one small whale tell the story of the whole ocean and the interconnectivity that affects us all?"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down,...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
119 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Get a charge out of Electricity, a new edition to the Science Comics series! Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it's Menlo the mech's job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity...
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Frogs: awesome amphibians
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