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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.

Bake like a pro!

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

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.

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.

Rachel Carson

2021
In graphic novel format looks at the life of American biologist, Rachel Carson.

Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientist

2022
"More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don't have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young readers can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource"--Provided by publisher.
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Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists

2024
"Today most people travel in vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But what will transportation look like 30 years from now? Will people ride in cars that drive themselves? Will the flying cars from sci-fi films become a reality? How will advancements in transportation help reduce climate change? In this nonfiction graphic novel, readers can take a trip with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to discover new types of vehicles people may use to travel from place to place in the future"--Provided by publisher.
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Blue period

"Yatora prepares for the first-year show, where he'll have to pass an open review from intimidating professors and celebrity guest lecturers. To make matters worse, the self-directed nature of the assignment is more stifling than freeing, and he's no longer sure: Does he even like art? Why did he ever start? An all-nighter in Shibuya may hold the answer, but Yatora's not with his usual boys..."--Provided by publisher.
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