Science Comics: Rockets Defying Gravity

Anne Drozd, Jerzy Drozd

ISBN 10: 1626728259 / ISBN 13: 9781626728257

Published by First Second, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science Comics: Rockets Defying Gravity
• Publisher: First Second
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626728259
• ISBN 13: 9781626728257
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine

About this title

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 Rockets we explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. We dive into Newton's Laws of Motion―learning all about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future!

· 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 Authors

Anne Drozd is a public librarian by day and a cartoonist by night. She’s an avid space exploration enthusiast and a card holding member of the Planetary Society. Her favorite NASA mission is Apollo 12. Anne helps to introduce people to comics through her work at the Ann Arbor District Library and as co-organizer of the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival.

She is the author of Science Comics: Rockets: Defying Gravity, illustrated by Jerzy Drozd.

Jerzy Drozd is one of the artists of The Warren Commission Report. He leads cartooning workshops for children and teens in libraries and schools, as well as for teachers who want to bring comics to the classroom. He also podcasts about comics and how to make them. Drozd has drawn special projects for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Marvel Comics, VIZ Media, and others. His favorite NASA mission is Apollo 15.