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Pub. Date

2016.

Physical Desc

119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

"This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance."--Amazon.com.

2) Dinosaurs: fossils and feathers

Author

Reed, M. K

Series

Pub. Date

2016.

Physical Desc

117 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

"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.

3) Science Comics: Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers

Author

Reed, MK

Series

Pub. Date

2016

Language

English

Formats

Description

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!
This volume: in Dinosaurs,

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4) Volcanoes: fire and life

Author

Chad, Jon

Series

Pub. Date

2016.

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, tetonic plates, the creation of new land masses, and magma vents.

5) Bats: learning to fly

Author

Koch, Falynn

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

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.--

6) Dogs: from predator to protector

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

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.

7) Flying machines: how the Wright brothers soared

Author

Wilgus, Benjamin A

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

Physical Desc

113 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright...

8) Plagues: the microscopic battlefield

Author

Koch, Falynn

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

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 and 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...

9) Science Comics: Dogs: From Predator to Protector

Author

Series

Science Comics

Pub. Date

2017

Language

English

Formats

Description

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10) Science Comics: Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield

Author

Koch, Falynn

Series

Science Comics

Pub. Date

2017

Language

English

Formats

Description

"This useful introduction to the topic of disease and immunity is recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes."—School Library Journal
Writer/illustrator Falynn Koch's Science Comics: Plagues takes readers across the microscopic battlefield to get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity,

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11) The brain: the ultimate thinking machine

Author

Woollcott, Tory

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

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!"--...

12) Robots and drones: past, present, and future

Author

Scott, Mairghread

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

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.

13) Rockets: defying gravity

Author

Drozd, Anne

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

128 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

In Rockets we explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. We dive into Newton's Laws of Motion--learning all about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future! "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)...

14) Science Comics: Sharks: Nature's Perfect Hunter

Author

Flood, Joe

Series

Science Comics

Pub. Date

2018

Language

English

Formats

Description

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 fear—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 jaw-dropping

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15) Sharks: nature's perfect hunter

Author

Flood, Joe

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

122 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Presented in comic book format, this in-depth introduction to sharks examines their undersea terrain, their cunning adaptability, and their staggering variety. Includes glossary.

16) Solar system: our place in space

Author

Mosco, Rosemary

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

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...

17) Trees: kings of the forest

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

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.

18) Cars: engines that move you

Author

Zettwoch, Dan

Series

Pub. Date

2019.

Physical Desc

121 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

A young reader's introduction to where cars came from and how they work. Presented in comic book format. "In Dan Zettwoch's Science Comics: Cars, you'll learn where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what are you looking at? How does gasoline - or electric batteries, or even steam - make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects on our modern lives."--Provided...

19) Cats: nature and nurture

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2019.

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?

20) Polar bears: survival on the ice

Author

Viola, Jason

Series

Pub. Date

2019.

Physical Desc

119 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description