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An American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenTurn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how millions of buffalo once roamed the American prairie—until they were nearly driven to extinction.In the early 18th century the American prairies shook under the hooves of nearly 30 million bison. Fast as a horse, tall as a person, and heavier than both combined, they roamed from coast to coast. A century later, people struggled to find a single one left alive. How did the great herds disappear, and what will it take to bring them back?

Get a charge out of Electricity, a new edition to the Science Comics series!Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it’s Menlo the mech’s job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom!From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world running. In Science Comics: Electricity, you’ll discover where electricity comes from, why lightning suddenly strikes, and how we’ve harnessed it all to turn the lights on in your room. Ready for action? Get energized with electricity!

“Hilarious and heartfelt.” —Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of AllergicGood Boy is a graphic novel about a boy named Charlie and his rescue dog, Ralph. Together, they take on agility course training—but do they have what it takes to compete?Charlie’s life is a series of obstacles, not least of which is an uncontrollable urge to barf when his anxiety overwhelms him. Ralph is an unpredictable rescue dog with more energy than manners. The two make an unlikely pair but are the best of friends.When Ralph causes a scene by following his boy to school, it’s suggested the two join a dog agility training group. Ralph is a natural—zipping in, around, and over obstacles at lightning speed. Agility training is a fun way for the pair to bond, but when Charlie even considers joining the other handlers at the big contest, his stomach begins to turn. Can the duo take a leap and cross the finish line?

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space-and everything in between-Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!Did you know ants can smell with their antennae? Fish taste with their skin while flies taste with their feet! Snakes can "see" with heat! Some moles have fingers on their faces! And many animals use tiny parts inside their ears to keep from falling over! Join us as we learn how a whale hears, how a spider feels, how a cat stays on its feet, and how we can use their experience of the world to better understand our own.* Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand* Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information* A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery* Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education

Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way.Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! 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 graphic novels are for you!