Computer Science and Convergence

Take the plunge with Science Comics: Deep Sea Creatures! Science Comics is a popular nonfiction STEM series with over a million copies in print! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! In this volume, you'll see real-life sea creatures like giant isopods, colossal squids, blood-sucking lampreys, and horrific anglerfish. Unravel the mysteries of how these creatures evolved to survive where there is no light, hardly any food, and water pressure so intense it would squash you like a sea slug! Turn the page and prepare to go deep!

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!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 books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

Get a charge out of Science Comics: Electricity, the next volume of First Second's middle grade nonfiction series!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 books are for you!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!

Suspend your disbelief with Science Comics: Bridges, the latest volume of First Second's nonfiction STEM series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic―dino

看漫畫學科普Science Comics新書，以冒險故事的形式，帶讀者深入認識禿鷹、老鷹等擁有利爪、具有速度的掠食性鳥類。除了介紹動物習性、食物鏈位置高低，同時圖文相輔解釋生字。Spread your wings with Science Comics: Birds of Prey, the latest volume of First Second's middle grade nonfiction series!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 books are for you!In this book, you’ll meet some of the world’s most skilled hunters up close and personal, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds, who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world.

Dive deep with Science Comics: Whales, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic-d

"Surf the web" with Science Comics: Spiders, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete

With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of t

With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of t

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and many more. These gorgeously illustra

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and many more. These gorgeously illustra

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated g

Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! Volcanic eruptions, vampire bats, feathered velociraptors, and more await you in SCIENCE COMICS.

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!

Have you herd? There's new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series: Science Comics: Elephants!Did you know elephants are the world's largest land animals? Male African elephants can reach ten feet tall and weigh up to 16,500 pounds! These endangered animals are beloved for the massive ears ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!

吃進肚子的東西，到底經歷了什麼神奇旅程？跟著一位腸道裡的「好菌導遊」，你將探訪人體消化系統：嘴巴怎麼開始消化？胃為什麼會咕嚕叫？還有肝臟、腸道、腺體和許多你可能從沒想過的器官祕密！這本圖像式科普漫畫以幽默畫風和誇張情節，讓讀者一邊大笑、一邊認識身體運作機制。Chew on this! Science Comics: The Digestive System is the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic―dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. 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 books are for you!In this volume, visit the inside of your mouth, stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract! Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic – dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic―dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wi

Solar System ― Our Place in SpaceWith Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels off

That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for mi

從嬌小的南美山貓到威風的老虎，貓科家族真是百變又迷人！你將透過漫畫的形式認識這些行動靈巧、牙爪俱全的獵人們如何征服森林、高山、沙漠，甚至人類的客廳！這本書不只揭開家貓的祖先與演化，也告訴你牠們如何從野性十足變成撒嬌賣萌的日常夥伴。科學、歷史、生態與可愛並存，喜歡貓、也喜歡探究「為什麼」的大小讀者絕不能錯過！Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, 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 books are for you!In Science Comics: Cats, we meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates... and are they even done leaping?

車子怎麼跑起來的？油門踩下去後，裡面發生了什麼事？讀者將穿越汽車的發展歷史，從蒸汽車、內燃機，到電動車的崛起，一探汽車如何改變世界！這本圖像科普漫畫不僅拆解汽車構造，也揭開動力來源的祕密，像是汽油如何燃燒驅動活塞，或電池怎麼轉換成能量驅動馬達。知識點豐富，畫風生動，滿足讀者的好奇心！Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, 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 books are for you!In this Science Comics: Cars, you'll learn where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what are you looking at? How does gasoline—or electric batteries, or even steam—make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects on our modern lives.

From graphic novel superstar (and former computer programming teacher) and New York Timesbestselling author Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders: Potions & Parameters is the fifth volume in a wildly ente

你知道珊瑚其實是動物嗎？本書帶你潛入五彩繽紛的海底世界，揭開珊瑚礁的生物祕密與生態奧妙！從珊瑚的生活方式、共生關係到它們如何維持整個海洋的健康系統，用圖像漫畫講得既清楚又爆笑。讓讀者一窺珊瑚礁的奇妙世界：牠們如何形成、與誰共生、為什麼這麼重要。Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. 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 books are for you!This volume: in Coral Reefs, we learn all about these tiny, adorable sea animals! This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance. Nonfiction comics genius Maris Wicks brings to bear her signature combination of hardcore cuteness and in-depth science.

Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes.The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven’t been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours!

How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mu

The third volume of the the children's graphic novel series of friendship stories for emerging readers, featuring three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) who get into conflicts and adventures driven by their very different personalities. Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends They love funky music, penguins that wear hats, and going on BIG adventures One day, Barry convinces Blue and Pancakes to enter an epic sundae-making contest. Blue and Pancakes just want to have fun, but Barry is in it to WIN IT. He knows exactly how he's going to get the trophy, but it's going to be dangerous. It'll take sacrifice. He might even lose his pals along the way... Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too

Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends They love building models, reading about shovels, and going on INTERGALACTIC adventures? Like all friends, they can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too

Sewer-loving secret agents Mango and Brash are plunged into a new mystery—and a BIG mess—in this hilarious adventure perfect for fans of Dog Man!S.U.I.T. headquarters is under attack, and Mango and Br

颱風、龍捲風、洪水、森林大火……這些天災怎麼來的？是天氣發脾氣，還是我們對自然的誤解太多？古怪的氣象主播 Stormin' Norman 將用漫畫告訴你天氣與氣候的差別、氣象衛星怎麼預測未來、地球自轉如何影響風向，甚至解釋「氣象」跟「流星」有沒有關係。節奏明快、圖像生動，是孩子深入自然科學的最佳入門書，也是大人忍不住翻頁的氣候知識寶庫！Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As “snowpocalypse” descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin’ Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions! Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourt

Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear

For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fear—even though they hardly ever threaten

Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. But Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it f

Take to the skies with Flying Machines!Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of di

★ 圖像小說結合氣候科學與真實行動案例★ 從野火、洪水到全球氣候遊行，帶你看見問題全貌★ 青年視角出發，理解氣候變遷如何影響當代世界★ 不只解釋現象，更指出可行的改變方向氣候變遷不再只是抽象議題，而是正在發生的現實。本書以四位青年氣候行動者為主軸，串連全球氣候運動的重要時刻，從紐約街頭的大規模抗議，到各地極端氣候的第一現場，呈現氣候變遷如何影響不同地區與人群。作者結合新聞現場經驗與圖像敘事，將科學知識與個人故事並置，使複雜議題變得清晰可感。本書不強調口號，而是帶領讀者理解問題的來龍去脈，並思考個人與社會可以採取的行動。A Junior Library Guild selectionA comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it.Climate chaos--it may be a more apt description than "climate change" for the progressive warming the planet experiences year after year, which leads to extreme heat waves, devastating droughts, and intense storms. It can seem hopeless, but a better world is possible. In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian demystify climate change while highlighting the brave progress youth activists are making today. Novgorodoff and Subramanian share stories from their lives and the lives of four activists f

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Now featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! In this entry of Agents of S.U.I.T., someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

Don your vest and get case-cracking with this deluxe boxed-set edition of, InvestiGators: Agents of Suit, the New York Times-bestselling adventure series from John Patrick Green.The Agents of S.U.I.T. always think outside the box when they’re on a mission . . . and now they’re inside a box! Go deep undercover with field agents Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and the rest of the agents on their first three cases! And find out why the Gators aren’t the only game in town. But don’t worry, Mango and Brash are in here, too!Also includes an exclusive poster!