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First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The family toaster is preparing to take over the world with an army of evil robots, but he needs your help to build them! Several obstacles lie in his path: his homework, a pesky little sister, and even a dastardly kitty cat. Just follow his instructions to build a series of robots and world dominiataion is within reach! With [this book] you can create a bunch of (non-evil) robots of your very own! All you need are a few everyday items that can be...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
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,...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Discover the incredible stories of rulers throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel that brings the dead famous to life. Welcome to Corpse Talk, the talk show with a difference -- all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen magnificent monarchs throughout history. Have you heard of Moctezuma, the last ruler of the Aztecs? Or wondered why Queen Victoria was not amused? This graphic novel...
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English
Description
Grace, an aspiring young journalist, is excited when Amelia Earhart arrives in her town of Trepassey, Newfoundland, on June 4, 1928. Earhart wants to become the first female passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air. Grace is there to see them--and to receive Earhart's telegram announcing their arrival in Ireland after twenty hours and forty minutes in flight.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY graphic novel series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for seven projects that will help you survive in the wild! Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, and its dangers -- from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a...
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Series
Earth before us volume 3
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Fifth-grader Ronnie and Ms. Lernin tour the Cenozoic Era, where they encounter three kinds of mammals--monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals--and other animals with which they shared the Earth.
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Magical history tour volume 2
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to--ancient China to witness the construction of one of the most impressive architectural feats: The Great Wall of China. A system of walls and borders built to bolster the Silk Road and keep out intruders. Discover all the ins and outs of this gargantuan structure (in fact: it's comprised of 16 walls) with Nico and Annie as your friendly time-traveling tour guides. Who knows, their fun fact finding journey...
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Magical history tour volume 11
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour through time to study the development of slavery. Learn about the horrors of the Middle Passage, brave abolitionists, and famour slave revolts, such as Ilat Turner's Rebellion. Also discover the impacts of slavery and the ways in which the global community has responded to a history of injustice. All this and more with Annie and Nico as helpful guides in this pocket-sized book.
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Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, in which a young conservationist overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat. When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals--by becoming a conservationist! After teaching herself survival skills, documenting each rainforest plant and animal she sees in...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second Books, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Includes step-by-step instructions for six STEM projects. Reed's moms are about to leave for a summer trip, and he can't wait to spend his break playing games and making videos with his friends. But it turns out that after a year of suffering science grades, Reed's parents have called in reinforcements: his big sister, Olive, who's come home from college to help him out. At first, Reed's furious to have to swap his internet time for summer school,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to ancient Egypt. That's about 4,500 years ago, when the world's largest pyramid was built, The Great Pyramid of Giza. It's also called the Pyramid of Cheops because it was built for the Pharaoh Cheops, who wanted to be buried in it when he died. That's right--pyramids are giant tombs! It was the first of seven buildings known as The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World--and it's the only one still standing!...
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Series
Magical history tour volume 3
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Time travel with Annie and Nico as they witness firsthand the history and importance of oil, also known as "black gold".
"Join Annie and Nico as they travel through time and discover the history and importance of "black gold," the non-renewable natural resource known as oil. Witness the rise of oil throughout history from its unique uses in ancient times to the hunt to dig up more oil as it was discovered underground in 1859. All packaged in a pocket...
Author
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Join modern-day kids Annie and Nico as they travel through time and discover the history of the worst pandemic the world has seen. The plague, a very contagious infections disease transmitted by fleas, has been synonymous with death for thousands of years. Appearing in immense pandemics, it has led to the deaths of tens of millions of people in the past and has deeply impacted humanity.
Author
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Modern day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour back to the Middle Ages to find out what started the Crusades--and why there were so many of them. They travel to Jerusalem (where it all started) and they meet kings and popes and emperors and sultans... including Richard the Lionheart and his famous adversary Saladin. Along the way, Nico discovers that the Crusades weren't just about religion and the Holy Wars weren't just between Christians...
Author
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Modern day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour back to meet one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, Albert Einstein. An important and influential physicist, Einstein revolutionized the way we view the universe. At the height of his scientific career, he was also a committed global citizen, defending human rights while fighting his own personal battles during World War II. Experience the ins and outs of this glorious mind with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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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Series
Tales of the talented tenth volume 3
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
Tells the story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who navigated past Confederate forts in South Carolina and became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes.
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