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Science Comics: Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean
Contributor(s): Wicks, Maris (Author)

ISBN: 1626721459 ISBN-13: 9781626721456
Publisher: First Second

OUR PRICE: $11.04

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2016
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Science & Nature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (oceans, Lakes, Etc.)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life

Dewey: 577.789

Age Level: 9-13

Grade Level: 4-8

Lexile Measure: 890 GN (Graphic Novel)

Series: Science Comics

Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.4" L (0.55 lbs) 128 pages

Themes:
- Topical - Ecology

Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product

Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/2016 pg. 43
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 137
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 172 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 181138
Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

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.

Contributor Bio(s): Wicks, Maris: - Maris Wicks lives in sunny Somerville, Massachusetts. She is the author behind Human Body Theater, as well as the illustrator of New York Times Bestselling Primates, with Jim Ottaviani. Wicks has also created comics for Spongebob Comics, DC and Marvel. When Maris is not drawing comics, she can be found prepping slides for her collection of vintage microscopes.

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