Science Comics: Skyscrapers: The Heights of Engineering
Kerschbaum, John
ISBN 10: 1626727945 ISBN 13: 9781626727946
Published by First Second, 2019
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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!
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!
In this volume, join a pair of superheroes as they uncover the secrets of skyscrapers, from the great Egyptians pyramids to the world’s tallest building. Read along and learn how skyscrapers are a bold combination of applied physics, ingenuity, and a lot of hard work!
· 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 the Author: John Kerschbaum was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He has written and illustrated books for both children and adults. His work has appeared in MAD Magazine, The New York Times, The New Yorker, DC Comics, The Associated Press, Fantagraphics, Nickelodeon Magazine, The Cousteau Society, KLUTZ Books, Disney Adventures Magazine, and MTV, as well as many comics anthologies. In 2008, he contributed illustrations and created a fold-out poster puzzle for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Family Map which is still being enjoyed by visitors a decade later. He currently resides in Queens with his wife and daughter.
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Title: Science Comics: Skyscrapers: The Heights of ...
Publisher: First Second
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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