Science comics
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
117 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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.
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Volcanoes: fire and life
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Author
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"--
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
128 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
Description
"Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. 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...
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Plagues: the microscopic battlefield
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The brain: the ultimate thinking machine
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Rockets: defying gravity
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.
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.
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
121 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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.
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
Bean, a calico kitten abandoned on the streets, explores the history of domesticated cats, detailing how evolution and selective breeding have developed such traits in cats as retractable claws, slit pupils, and sense of balance.
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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...
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
122 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Description
"Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, 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!"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
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...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
Description
"Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow's brain to discover how these avian Einsteins can be as smart as some primates, and even perform some of the same cognitive feats as human children! Crows have problem-solving skills that will make you you rethink what it means to be a bird brain!"--Amazon.com.
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Rocks and minerals: geology from caverns to the cosmos
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Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
Description
"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 Ristaino provide a trip...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
118 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Description
"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 have gotten such a bad reputation you'll see that they are actually here to help!"--
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
128 pages.
Description
"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?"--
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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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...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
Bea, Archie, Trudy and Spence, aka the BATS, travel around the world using every type of bridge imaginable, identifying the dangerous forces trying to bring these structures crashing down and how to defeat them through engineering.
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
119 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
"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 the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements...
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Electricity: energy in action
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
121 pages : chiefly illustrations (color), color maps ; 22 cm.
Description
"With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there's a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book...
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Elephants: living large
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