The Basics of Cell Life with Max Axiom, Super Scientist (Graphic Science)

Follow Max Axiom on an amazing adventure through plant and animal CELLS! In this action-packed graphic novel, the one-and-only Super Scientist discovers the earliest cells on Earth, shrinks to the size of a cell, and swims among molecules. Through comic-book style art, Max Axiom transforms science topics, like biology, into superpowered adventures — a compelling mixture for young scientists and comic book fans.

Amber J. Keyser is a former ballerina and evolutionary biologist who writes both fiction and nonfiction for tweens and teens. Her young adult novels include Pointe, Claw and The Way Back From Broken. Her nonfiction titles include Sneaker Century: A History Of Athletic Shoes, Decoding Genes with Max Axiom Super Scientist, and many other titles. Amber lives in Oregon with her husband, two kids, four chickens, and a dog who looks like a Muppet.

Cynthia Martin has worked in comics and animation since 1983. Her credits include Star Wars, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in addition to work as a storyboard artist for Sony Children's Entertainment and the Krislin Company. Cynthia's recent projects include an extensive series of graphic novels for Capstone Press and two issues of Blue Beetle for DC Comics. She also illustrated the book Alley of Shadows, published by Stone Arch Books.