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
Language
English
Description
"This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 840L
Language
English
Description
This volume: in Dinosaurs, we learn 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 650L
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 850L
Language
English
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 other...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 680L
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
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
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
Language
English
Description
A graphic format description of the science and history of rockets and rocketry explores such concepts as gravity, Newton's laws of motion, and acceleration.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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.
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
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
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
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 worlds tallest building. Read along and learn how skyscrapers are a bold combination of applied physics, ingenuity, and a lot of hard work!
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores extreme weather, discussing how weather satellites predict the future, the difference between weather and climate, and how the rotation of the planet affects wind currents.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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! 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...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
An engaging graphic-novel introduction to the human gastrointestinal tract discusses the science that underlies digestion, counseling students on subjects ranging from saliva and nutrient processing to illness and friendly bacteria.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
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 backyardto 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!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Dive deep with Science Comics: Whales, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! 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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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...
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Bridges: engineering masterpieces
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Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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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Publisher Annotation: 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...
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"You'll never forget elephants! With their massive size, floppy ears, twisting trunks, and long tusks, elephants have so much to love! And the more you get to know them--about their clever minds and caring hearts--the more you realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!"--Back cover.