Science Comics: Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers - Softcover

Reed, MK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626721432 ISBN 13: 9781626721432

Publisher: First Second, 2016

Synopsis

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space―and everything in between―Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!

This volume: in Dinosaurs, 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.

· Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand

· Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information

· A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery

· Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education

About this title

About the Authors

MK Reed is the writer of Americus, The Cute Girl Network, Palefire, and the Eisner-nominated Science Comics: Dinosaurs. She writes and draws About a Bull, a web-comic adaptation of Irish mythology. MK lives in Portland, Oregon, with her very tall husband.

Joe Flood is a comic book author and illustrator whose work includes the Cellies series, Disney Pirates of the Caribbean, and Orcs: Forged for War. For the Science Comics series, he collaborated on Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers with MK Reed and wrote and illustrated Sharks: Nature’s Perfect Hunter and Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons. He is also the illustrator of History Comics: The Great Depression. He lives with his wife and daughter in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Reviews

Gr 4–7—Engaging glimpses into big chunks of current and historical science topics. While older students might understand the text more, the subject matter of both books has wide appeal for the elementary set and fits in with both elementary and middle school science curricula. Narrated by a spunky little fish, Coral Reefs provides a tour of the life that exists around these important aquatic "cities," from jelly fish to octopuses, and explains how photosynthesis keeps the whole system up and running. Author and illustrator Wicks's experience shines through with accurate facts and appealing, colorful drawings. Dinosaurs explores various important paleontological discoveries, from William Smith (1769–1839), who made significant geological findings while building canals in England, to Mary Anning (1799–1847), who started as a seashell seller and became a renowned paleontologist. The artwork and text are attractive and interesting, and readers will learn how dinosaur bones became fossils and how their remains were eventually discovered. VERDICT Great entry-level texts that will spark readers' interest in these topics—Sarah Knutson, American Canyon Middle School, CA

Edition details

• Publisher: First Second
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626721432
• ISBN 13: 9781626721432
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Flood Joe
• Number of pages: 128