nonfiction comics

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nonfiction comics

Survive in the outdoors!

In graphic novel format, looks at how to survive while camping outdoors.

Bake like a pro!

In graphic novel format, looks at the simple science behind baking.

Build a robot!

Uses a story in graphic-novel format about a toaster preparing to take over the world to provide step-by-step instructions for how to build a robot that can move on its own, sound an alarm, and use a sensor to report to the outside world.

Fix a car!

In graphic novel format, looks at basic automotive repair covering the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs.

Create a costume!

In graphic novel format, looks at how to make cosplay costumes.

Conduct a science experiment!

"Reed's moms are about to leave for a summer trip, and he can't wait to spend his break playing games and making videos with his friends. But it turns out that after a year of suffering science grades, Reed's parents have called in reinforcements: his big sister, Olive, who's come home from college to help him out. At first, Reed's furious to have to swap his internet time for summer school, but it turns out that science is more than just memorizing facts from books. Olive's planned a jam-packed week of hands-on experiments, and bit by bit Reed has to admit that science can be kind of cool"--Provided by publisher.

Sacagawea

courageous trailblazer!
2020
"Tells the life story of . . . [Sacagawea] who endured hardship in her youth but nevertheless became a fearless leader and a role model for generations to come. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography"--Provided by publisher.

Soaring

a story of courage
2023
In graphic novel format, looks at the life of Suneel Ram who was born with a degenerative disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Cuando brillan las estrellas

una historia inolvidable
2021
"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.

The national parks

preserving America's wild places
Transporting readers back to 1872 to see how national parks began, this guide to the American wilderness in graphic novel format introduces the people who fought against corruption and self-interest to protect these spaces for future generations.

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