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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!
About the Author
Jason Viola grew up near New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he was fascinated by an elephant named Emily at his local zoo. As a child, he drew comics about animals and small creatures, a passion that continues today. He is also the writer of Science Comics: Polar Bears and Science Comics: The Digestive System. Jason lives outside Boston, where he and his wife enjoy playing with their son and protecting him from lions.
Falynn Koch was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She has an MFA in sequential art from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta and is a graduate of the International Culinary Center in New York City. Her other books from First Second include Science Comics: Bats, Science Comics: Plagues, History Comics: The Wild Mustang (with writer Chris Duffy), and History Comics: The National Parks.
