Science Comics: Flying Machines

Science Comics: Flying Machines PDF

Author: Benjamin A. Wilgus

Publisher: First Second

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1250169410

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A National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Books of 2017 Take to the skies with Flying Machines! Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright Brothers’ journey. Though they weren’t as wealthy as their European counterparts, their impressive achievements demanded attention on the international stage. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers’ flying machines took off.

Science Comics: Flying Machines

Science Comics: Flying Machines PDF

Author: Benjamin A. Wilgus

Publisher: First Second Books

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1626721394

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Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, 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!This volume: In FLYING MACHINES we follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they planned to make their famous flights. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers' flying machines took off, blazing a trail for the airplanes, jets, and helicopters that would follow.

Flying Machines

Flying Machines PDF

Author: Alison Wilgus

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9781536411010

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"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright brothers' flying machines took off"--

Science Comics: Robots and Drones

Science Comics: Robots and Drones PDF

Author: Mairghread Scott

Publisher: First Second

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1250309727

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In factories! In the sky! In your cars and phones! In your own home! Robots are everywhere! And they have been for a lot longer than you might realize. From tea-serving robots in feudal Japan to modern rovers exploring Mars, robots have been humanity's partners, helpers, and protectors for centuries! Join one of the world's earliest robots, a mechanical bird named Pouli, as he explores where robots came from, how they work, and where they’re going in this informative and hilarious new book! Ever dreamt of building your own best friend? It might be easier than you think! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, 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!

Science Comics: Coral Reefs

Science Comics: Coral Reefs PDF

Author: Maris Wicks

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-03-29

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1626721459

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Tegneserie. This book look at ocean science and covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance

Bats

Bats PDF

Author: Falynn Koch

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781536404333

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In Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live --

Science Comics: Trees

Science Comics: Trees PDF

Author: Andy Hirsch

Publisher: First Second

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1250219310

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Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and many 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 Trees: Kings of the Forest we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem.

Science Comics: Rockets

Science Comics: Rockets PDF

Author: Anne Drozd

Publisher: First Second Books

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1626728267

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"Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--Back cover.

Science Comics: Plagues

Science Comics: Plagues PDF

Author: Falynn Koch

Publisher: First Second Books

Published: 2017-08-29

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 162672752X

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Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, 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 This volume: In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.