graphic novels

A forbidden room is unsealed and all at once the heroic pilot Saito discovers a deceptive avatar of his onboard. Then, an incoming asteroid forces the "Sidonia's" mobile units to enter a positive-gravity environment to skirmish. Assistant Commander Yuhata Midorikawa's mettle is tested.

Tensions rise as some crewmen on the "Sidonia" feel that it is humanity's aggressive posture towards the alien Gauna that has made the Gauna so hostile against them. Meanwhile Hero Tanikaze and his friend Shinatose are promoted, just when the heir of the Kunato family succumbs to dangerous experimentation.

When the Sidonia engages a new type of Guana that is winning the war against the young pilots, rookie pilot Nagate Tanikaze devises his own plan of attack to protect his squadron. Meanwhile, the history of the Guana is revealed and Tanikaze encounters a jealous rival.

Build a blockbuster collection and manage it with super-human success! Graphic novels tell the stories, star the heroes (real and fictional) and address the issues relevant to teens and tweens in a style that holds their interest and keeps them coming back for more! More than merely comic books and not always rated PG they have an important educational component as well. In addition to being great for readers who are challenged by large chunks of text, graphic novels take advantage of the flexibility of nimble young minds that have grown up immersed in a multimedia world. Make no mistake, these works are not easy reads they demand all the language and literacy skills educators strive to instill in their students, including: active decoding, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary building, sequencing and more. This must-have resource on developing your collection of this important genre will give you a wealth of tips and practical advice about buying, recommending, cataloging, and shelving. Youth services specialist David Serchay shares the insights of librarians, media specialists, and vendors around the country about how best to build and manage graphic novel collections. You ll find this guide s annotated list of highly recommended titles invaluable.

A comic book that explores a world where the dead rule. Modern society with its government, grocery stores, and cable television has collapsed and the living are forced to struggle to survive.

Left with few ways to occupy their time, the men of the Inner Chamber turn to nefarious ways to pass the time, creating a world of bloody intrigue.

On the small island of Hopeless, Salamandra, a young girl with one foot in the real world and one foot in the otherworld, navigates a life on the edge of reality.

On Christmas Eve, an onslaught of unexpected battles cut celebrations short and force Lapan to reexamine his priorities. Meanwhile, Alice attempts to come to terms with a discover about Lapan's past.

During a relaxing summer vacation, Alice is kidnapped by shinigami, an event that awakens Lapan to the truth regarding his past.