In the latest volume of this action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers, a mechanical dove named Pouli introduces a wide array of robots of various capacities, from everyday essentials like the coffee maker and the car to modern-day weapons of war.

Book Synopsis

In factories! In the sky! In your cars and phones! In your own home! Robots are everywhere! And they have been for a lot longer than you might realize.

From tea-serving robots in feudal Japan to modern rovers exploring Mars, robots have been humanity's partners, helpers, and protectors for centuries! Join one of the world's earliest robots, a mechanical bird named Pouli, as he explores where robots came from, how they work, and where they're going in this informative and hilarious new book! Ever dreamt of building your own best friend? It might be easier than you think!

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!

Review Quotes

Praise for the Science Comics series:

"This series--written by a handful of authors--seems determined to offer a useful introduction to anything a curious grade-school student might wonder about. The insight behind these books is a powerful one. So much information about the world around us is actually better conveyed visually, through charts, illustrations, and sequential panels, than purely using words." --New York Times

"Like having a Time Life Science Library in comic books. Which is awesome!" --Popular Science

Praise for Science Comics: Robots and Drones:

"The sequential art--which features a diverse cast of young STEM enthusiasts, including one wearing a hijab--infuses the discourse with life"-School Library Journal

"A lighthearted, enjoyable introduction to a fascinating subject."-Kirkus

About the Author

Mairghread Scott is an animation and comic book writer. Her animation includes Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors, and more. Her published books include Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: Till All Are One, Transformers: Windblade, Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special #1 and The Secret on the Other Side (also from First Second).

Jacob Chabot is an Eisner Award--nominated and New York Times-- bestselling cartoonist. He is best known for his work on all-ages comics like Spongebob Comics, The Simpsons, and his creator-owned book The Mighty Skullboy Army.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-13 Years

Number of Pages: 128

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels

Series Title: Science Comics

Publisher: First Second

Theme: Science & Nature

Format: Paperback

Author: Mairghread Scott

Language: English

Street Date: March 27, 2018

TCIN: 53394579

UPC: 9781626727922

Item Number (DPCI): 248-65-1094

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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