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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Maker Comics: Draw a Comic GN (2019 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by JP Coovert.

    Inside this volume of the popular new DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to create and print your own comic books!

    The International Comics Library is in a lot of trouble! If Maggie can't come up with $500,000 in a week, Dr. Carl is going to bulldoze her grandfather's library and turn it into a parking lot! To save the day, she'll need all her comic drawing skills, the loyal library watchdog, and her new assistant (that's you!).

    With Draw a Comic! you'll learn to create and print your own comics books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your story ideas and ink a comic page. Learn which art supplies are best for drawing comics, you can use a pen, a brush, or even a computer! With the help of a photocopy machine, you can even self-publish your own comics and share them with your friends!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Maker Comics: Fix a Car HC (2019 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Chris Schweizer.

    Learn how to maintain your car and handle tricky roadside repairs in this volume of First Second's new DIY graphic novel series!

    Lena, Mason, Abner, Rocky, and Esther only have one thing in common: They're crazy about cars. A few of them already have their driver's licenses. And even though Rocky and Esther are too young to drive, they still have a lot questions. In Car Club, Ms. Gritt has all the answers. When is the best time to check the oil? How do you change a tire? And why is Mason's car making that squeaky noise?

    Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs. Colorful diagrams illustrate the inner workings of complex parts and systems.

    With Maker Comics: Fix a Car!, you can keep your automobile in tip-top shape!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Maker Comics: Grow a Garden GN (2020 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Alexis Frederick-Frost.

    Inside this volume of First Second's new middle grade DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to grow tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and more! Violet, Will, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy.

    They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. They have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and stinky) in his class, Mr. Butternut knows the secret to growing a great garden. Read along to get all the dirt on your favorite vegetables, from seed to harvest!

    Plus: easy step-by-step instructions to make everything from a compost bin, a grow-light shelf, and a container garden!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Maker Comics: Grow a Garden HC (2020 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Alexis Frederick-Frost.

    Inside this volume of First Second's new middle grade DIY comic series you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to grow tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and more! Violet, Will, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy.

    They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. They have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and stinky) in his class, Mr. Butternut knows the secret to growing a great garden. Read along to get all the dirt on your favorite vegetables, from seed to harvest!

    Plus: easy step-by-step instructions to make everything from a compost bin, a grow-light shelf, and a container garden!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Maker Comics: Survive in the Outdoors GN (2021 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Mike Lawrence.

    Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their Grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, it's dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!

    Survive in the Outdoors is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence, in the wilderness or in their own backyard!

    Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Maker Comics: Survive in the Outdoors HC (2021 First Second Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Mike Lawrence.

    Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their Grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, it's dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!

    Survive in the Outdoors is a step-by-step DIY guide that will help kids roll up their sleeves and get making with confidence, in the wilderness or in their own backyard!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Mammoth Book of Best War Comics TPB (2007 Running Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. A unique, comprehensive collection of gripping stories set in twentieth century battlegrounds selected from classic magazines such as Blazing Combat and Commando. Some 30 thrilling, graphic, war stories are brought together here in a mix of classic strips from the likes of Sam Glanzman, Alex Toth, and Joe Kubert, graphic shorts by Ted Rall and Joe Sacco, and great new pieces by as yet little-known hands. To date this is the only multi-sourced collection on the market - previous anthologies and book reprint collections all rely on single sources, mainly the big-name comic publishers. Kendall has selected from classic mags like the bi-monthly Blazing Combat (1970s) and the ongoing Commando, plus individual collections like Sam Glanzman's Marvel and many smaller, top-quality publications. And the wartime settings range all the way from both world wars through Korea and the Vietnam War, to today's Middle East. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.99.

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    Marvel Comics Art of Wally Wood HC (1982 Thumbtack Books) 1-1ST

    1st printnig. By Wally Wood. Featuring a daring tale of swords and sorcery. Plus, the ultimate Doctor Doom story "Unto You is Born...Doomsman!", written by Riy Thimas with art by Wally Wood. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: "Unto You is Born...Doomsman!" features the diabolical Doctor Doom at his absolute best. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $7.95.

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    Marvel's Avengers Script To Page SC (2023 Titan Books) The Art and Craft of Writing Comics 1-1ST


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    1st Printing. Interviews by Andrew Sumner. Featuring scripts by Al Ewing, Jonathan Hickman, Mark Millar, and Mark Waid. Discover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors. The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. The Avengers are the Earths mightiest heroes, and one of the most famous superhero teams in comics history Meet Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary! Softcover, 272 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $22.95.

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    Marvel's Black Panther Script To Page SC (2023 Titan Books) The Art and Craft of Writing Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Featuring Scripts by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Roxane Gay, Bryan Hill, Reginald Hudlin, and Nnedi Okorapfor. Art by John Romita, Jr., Klaus Janson, Brian Stelfreeze, Alitha E. Martinez, Robert Poggi, Juan Ferreyra, and Leonardo Romero. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Back Cover by John Romita, Jr., Klaus Janson, Afua Richardson, and Sam Spratt. Introduction by Angelique Roche. In Conversation with Andrew Sumner.

    Discover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors.

    The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors.

    Explore the world of Wakanda and its mighty champion and protector, the Black Panther. Meet T'challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary.

    Softcover, 288 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

    Cover price $22.95.

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    Marvel's Eternals HC (2022 Titan Comics) The Official Movie Special Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    AN EXCITING NEW GUIDE TO THE UPCOMING MOVIE, MARVEL STUDIOS' THE ETERNALS.

    After the events of AVENGERS: ENDGAME, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be redefined yet again with the introduction of the Eternals, heroes from beyond the stars who have protected the earth since the dawn of man.

    Go BEHIND THE SCENES of the new movie with art and photos from the set, plus interviews with the cast and crew.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Monster and Me TPB (2020 Stone Arch Books) The Complete Comics Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Robert Marsh. Art by Tom Percival.

    Twelve-year-old Gabby and her lovable pet monster, Dwight, embark on plenty of adventures in their quest to improve Dwight's self-esteem. In this complete collection of Monster and Me stories, Gabby and Dwight attempt to steal the show in the school play, take the field in a teachers-vs.-students baseball game, turn into monster moneymakers in the class candy drive, and study up to become monster spellers for the district-wide spelling bee. No matter the outcome, these delightful stories show readers how to overcome life's little challenges.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $8.95.

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    Nursery Rhyme Comics HC (2011 First Second Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Featuring 50 classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today's preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry in the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries. From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's "There Was a Crooked Man" to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel's "Three Little Kittens" to First Second's own Gene Yang's "Pata-Cake," this collection will put a grin on your face and keep it there. Each rhyme is one to three pages long, and simply paneled and lettered to ensure that the experience is completely accessible for the youngest of readers. Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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    Panel One Comic Book Scripts by Top Writers SC (2002 About Comics) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Learn comic book writing by reading examples by the best. Panel One (Volume 1) includes full scripts by Neil Gaiman, Kurt Busiek, Greg Rucka, and Kevin Smith, plus a plot by Marv Wolfman, a drawn script by Jeff Smith, and a short script by Nat Gertler with an illustrated version drawn by Steve Lieber. Panel Two (Volume 2) includes a panel-by-panel plot by Mark Evanier, along with full scripts by folks ranging from Golden Age great Otto Binder to best-selling author Peter David. Drawn scripts are by Scott McCloud, Judd Winick, and Mike Baron. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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    Panel One Comic Book Scripts by Top Writers SC (2002 About Comics) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Learn comic book writing by reading examples by the best. Panel One (Volume 1) includes full scripts by Neil Gaiman, Kurt Busiek, Greg Rucka, and Kevin Smith, plus a plot by Marv Wolfman, a drawn script by Jeff Smith, and a short script by Nat Gertler with an illustrated version drawn by Steve Lieber. Panel Two (Volume 2) includes a panel-by-panel plot by Mark Evanier, along with full scripts by folks ranging from Golden Age great Otto Binder to best-selling author Peter David. Drawn scripts are by Scott McCloud, Judd Winick, and Mike Baron. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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    Panel Two More Comic Book Scripts by Top Writers SC (2003 About Comics) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Edited by Nat Gertler.

    Writers show and explain different comics writing styles, including: a panel-by-panel plot by Mark Evanier; Bill Mumy and Miguel Ferrer's page-by-page plot. Full scripts by folks ranging from Golden Age great Otto Binder to best-selling author Peter David, and drawn scripts by Scott McCloud, Judd Winick, and Mike Baron.

    Also featuring scripts by Gail Simone and Sara Ryan, plus commentary by Lea Hernandez, Steve Leialoha, Chuck Austen, Steve Lieber, Mark Heike and Pop Mhan.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $20.95.

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    Piranha Pancakes GN (2012 A Lookit Book) A Buncha Silly Comics and Stories 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Ray Friesen. Chomp! There's nothing worse than sitting down to a big pile of sugary deliciousness, and having it take a bite out of you! Or is there? This comic collection is chock-full of penguins, dinosaurs, cowboys, superheroes, and even some owls trying to take over the world (as owls so often do)! Don't worry though, their evil piranha are broken. They're really just goldfish with plastic vampire fangs. Or are they? From the creator of the smash Top Shelf hit, Pirate Penguin vs Ninja Chicken, this book is filled with Comedy and Mayhem, Adventure and Maple Syrup. Yum! Softcover, PC/PB&W. Cover price $9.95.

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    Science Comics Bats GN (2017 First Second Books) Learning to Fly 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Falynn Koch.

    Welcome to Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!

    In this ultrasonic volume, Falynn Koch introduces us to a remarkable but misunderstood flying mammal: the bat! 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 Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics Bats HC (2017 First Second Books) Learning to Fly 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Falynn Koch.

    Welcome to Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!

    In this ultrasonic volume, Falynn Koch introduces us to a remarkable but misunderstood flying mammal: the bat! 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 Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Science Comics Coral Reefs HC (2016 First Second Books) Cities of the Ocean 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Story and art by Maris Wicks. From :01 First Second Books. Dive into coral reefs with Maris Wicks (Human Body Theater) in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle grade readers! 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. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Science Comics Dinosaurs GN (2016 First Second Books) Fossils and Feathers 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by M. K. Reed. Art and cover by Joe Flood. From :01 First Second Books. Face off with dinosaurs in this earth-shaking volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle grade readers! 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 30-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In Dinosaurs, learn all about the history of paleontology! This fascinating look at dinosaur science covers the last 150 years of dinosaur hunting, and illuminates how our ideas about dinosaurs have changed -- and continue to change. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    Science Comics Electricity GN (2023 First Second Books) Energy in Action 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Andy Hirsch. 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! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics Elephants GN (2024 First Second Books) Living Large 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written byJason Viola. Art and cover by Falynn Koch. Have you herd? Science Comics: Elephants is the next volume in First Second's middle-grade nonfiction STEM series! There's a lot to love about elephants-from their massive size and floppy ears to their twisting trunks and long tusks! And the more you get to know about their clever minds and caring hearts, the more you realize humans and elephants have much in common! In this volume of Science Comics, we follow an eight-year-old elephant named Duni. Her family means everything to her: protection, stability, wisdom, and a ton of fun. But her idyllic life is beginning to shift and crack. The herd's matriarch is getting older, her brother has been wandering off, and rifts are forming between the ones she loves most. Is Duni's family on the verge of falling apart? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics Elephants HC (2024 First Second Books) Living Large 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Jason Viola . Art and cover by Falynn Koch. Have you herd? Science Comics: Elephants is the next volume in First Second's middle-grade nonfiction STEM series! There's a lot to love about elephants-from their massive size and floppy ears to their twisting trunks and long tusks! And the more you get to know about their clever minds and caring hearts, the more you realize humans and elephants have much in common! In this volume of Science Comics, we follow an eight-year-old elephant named Duni. Her family means everything to her: protection, stability, wisdom, and a ton of fun. But her idyllic life is beginning to shift and crack. The herd's matriarch is getting older, her brother has been wandering off, and rifts are forming between the ones she loves most. Is Duni's family on the verge of falling apart? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $21.99.

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    Science Comics Flying Machines GN (2017 First Second Books) How the Wright Brothers Soared 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Alison Wilgus. Art and cover by Molly Brooks. In this high-flying volume, we meet the Wright Brothers and learn about their amazing flying machines. 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 FLYING MACHINES we follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they planned to make their famous flights. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers' flying machines took off, blazing a trail for the airplanes, jets, and helicopters that would follow. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics Frogs HC (2023 First Second Books) Awesome Amphibians 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Liz Prince. 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! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $21.99.

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    Science Comics Plagues HC (2017 First Second Books) The Microscopioc Battlefield 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Falynn Koch. In this gloriously gross volume, we travel to the trenches of humanity's ongoing war against virulent diseases! 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! In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Science Comics Rockets HC (2018 First Second Books) Defying Gravity 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Jerzy Drozd and Anne Drozd. Art and cover by Jerzy Drozd.

    Blast off! Discover the history of rockets and their impact on the future with Anne and Jerzy Drozd in this volume of Science Comics, the action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In Rockets we explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. We dive into Newton's Laws of Motion, learning all about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Science Comics Sharks HC (2018 First Second Books) Nature's Perfect Hunter 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Joe Flood.

    Take the plunge with sharks in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Every volume is a complete introduction to a particular topic. 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, we explore one of the most unfairly villainized and Hollywood-famous underwater predators. With their 400-million year history, their vital role in maintaining the ecosystem, their incredible specialized adaptations, and their various unique species, there is a lot more to sharks than just their ferocious jaws.

    Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics The Digestive System GN (2021 First Second Books) A Tour Through Your Guts 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Jason Viola. Art and cover by Andrew Ristaino.

    Chew on this!

    In Science Comics: The Digestive System, 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! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! This is a trip to the toilet you will never forget!

    Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Science Comics Volcanoes HC (2016 First Second Books) Fire and Life 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Jon Chad. 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. In a not-so-distant future our world is as cold as a frozen burrito. But can humanity save itself by harnessing a power that dwells inside the Earth? Explode into the world of geology in Volcanoes: Fire and Life! A lot of magic happens under the Earth's crust. Thanks to magma vents, shifting continental plates, and volcanic eruptions, we know that our planet is alive and in motion. Alongside Aurora, a young explorer, you'll learn that volcanoes are just one of the massively powerful forces at work on our planet. From catastrophic destruction to the creation of new land masses, volcanoes have made their mark on our amazing Earth. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    So, You Wanna be a Comic Book Artist? SC (2001 Beyond Words) How to Break Into Comics! The Ultimate Guide For Kids 1-1ST

    1st Printing. Hey, comic book fans! Are you always inventing new heroes and villains for your favorite comic books? Have you thought about putting them into adventures you've created? Have you ever imagined creating your OWN comic books? Why just imagine? This book gives you all of the knowledge you need to make it happen right now! Softcover, 6" x 9", 142 pages, B&W.

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    Treasure Book of Comics Annual HC (c. 1952) UK 1-1ST
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    Not dated (circa 1952). British Annual with illustrated text stories and comic strips. The stories are by well known boy's authors of the day, notably a Biggles story "The Case of the Secret Inquisitors" by Captain W.E. Johns and "The Runaway" by Arthur Catherall. The comic strips include The Red Falcon, Buffalo Bill, Kid McBride, Robin Hood, Tish and Tosh, and others. Art by Cyril Holloway, Robert Webster, Jack Matthew, Will Nickless, Tony Weare, Cecil Orr, Robert Lumley, and others. Clothbound Hardcover, 125 pages, BW/PC.

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    Zinc Alloy TPB (2020 Stone Arch Books) The Complete Comics Collection 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Donald Lemke. Art and cover by Doug Holgate.

    Zack Allen loved comic book superheroes so much that he decided to become one of his own.

    Now he blasts around Metro City as Zinc Alloy, saving the citizens from disasters and evildoers. In this complete collection of Zinc Alloy adventures, Zack discovers his own origin story, goes head-to-head with the evil Coldfiner, faces off against a robo Frankenstein, and finds out what happens when his robot suit comes off.

    Zack might just be the greatest hero ever known... if he can figure out his pesky new robo-suit, that is.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. all Ages

    Cover price $8.99.