salvage

"Based on real events, this thrilling graphic novel chronicles the intense legal and political battles sparked by the discovery of a priceless shipwreck. May 2007. When an American treasure-hunting company uncovers a shipwreck containing the greatest underwater trove ever found, the world is captivated by their discovery. But over in Spain, a group of low-level government officials surmises that the sunken ship is in fact an ancient Spanish vessel. Thus begins a legal and political thriller, pitting a group of idealistic civil servants against a rich and powerfully connected treasure hunter, in which vital cultural artifacts and hundreds of millions of dollars hang in the balance. Cartoonist Paco Roca and writer Guillermo Corral bring a cinematic flair to this graphic novel, combining threads of Tintin-inspired seafaring adventure, political intrigue, tense courtroom drama, and, in the midst of it all, a budding romance. A gripping dramatization of a little-known, unbelievable true story of money, political power, and cultural heritage"--Provided by publisher.

"Primo Rocket used to be the fastest speeder-racer in the galaxy, but after a crash that sealed the fate of his space-station-city home, Rio Rojo, Primo has resigned himself to life as a lowly spaceship salvage yard owner. However, his two "kids"--Harvest clone Beta, and Beta's genius girl-clone Zeta--can't seem to keep out of trouble. When the dysfunctional family suddenly becomes the target of an intergalactic manhunt, the family has to come together to save their home"--OCLC.

When seventeen-year-old Jorie picks the wrong corpse to scavenge from the Ice Flats, she and Cody, a gentle Southern boy, find themselves at the center of a centuries-old secret.

"Turn everyday waste into a work of art! Design a futuristic cardboard building, make funky chicken bookends, and construct a robot from nuts. Readers will learn how to think outside of the box and create while recycling"--Provided by publisher.

Contains step-by-step instructions for nine Earth Day themed projects, and focuses on reusing everyday materials instead of buying new craft supplies.

Shares informative scientific facts about everyday garbage, from the waste produced in a school cafeteria and the decomposition rates of trash bags to the cost-effectiveness of rechargeable batteries and ways to use garbage for science-fair experiments.

Prompts readers to think about the choices they make that generate garbage, looks at ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle, discusses the history of garbage, and includes hands-on projects.

Professor Jeff Ferrell shares details about his eight-month experience as a dumpster diver and trash picker and explores the consumption and wasteful behavior of Americans.

Looks at how different types of waste can be reduced and reused, and features brief case studies about kids who are involved in helping to preserve their environment.

Presents twenty-five origami projects for utilizing wastepaper, including candy wrappers, envelopes, newspaper, and old calendar pages, with tips on technique and selection of ideal folding materials.