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By Ha, Robin[2020]., Adolescent, Balzer + Bray/Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers Call No: GN B HA Edition: First edition. Availability:5 of 5 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation--following her mother's announcement that she's getting married--Robin is devastated. Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesn't understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends in Seoul and has no access to her beloved comics. At home, she doesn't fit in with her new stepfamily, and worst of all, she is furious with the one person she is closest to--her mother. Then one day Robin's mother enrolls her in a local comic drawing class, which opens the window to a future Robin could never have imagined"--Amazon.com.
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[2019]., Zest Books Call No: GN KHO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "An illustrated comic travelogue about an American immigrant driving alone through all that's left of 'The Mother Road,' Route 66"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., Juvenile, First Second Call No: GN OTT Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The U.S. may have put the first man on the moon, but it was the Soviet space program that made Valentina Tereshkova the first woman in space. It took years to catch up, but soon NASA's first female astronauts were racing past milestones of their own. The trail-blazing women of Group 9, NASA's first mixed gender class, had the challenging task of convincing the powers that be that a woman's place is in space, but they discovered that NASA had plenty to learn about how to make space travel possible for everyone"--From the publisher's web site.
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-- Graphic history of the Civil War2015., Hill and Wang, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux Call No: WAR Edition: 1st ed., 2015. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A graphic history of the Civil War, told through everyday objects"--Provided by publisher.
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2022., Pre-adolescent, First Second Call No: GN 624.2 ZET Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Science comics (First Second (Firm))Summary Note: "Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down, and how to defeat them...through engineering!"--From the publisher's web site.
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2022., First Second Books, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press Call No: GN B PAG Edition: First edition. Availability:6 of 6 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things--like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window. Nobody, including Tyler, understands why he does these things until his doctor diagnoses him with ADHD. But that is just the start of his journey.
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By Benton, Jim[2021]., Pre-adolescent, HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Call No: 500 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Jop and Blip follow their curiosity as they figure out the answers to life's most pressing questions, such as: Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars? What if you wanted a dragon sandwich? And Why do we need two ears?"--Jacket flap.
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-- Philosophy2015., Hill and Wang, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux Call No: CGN007000 Edition: 1st ed., 2015. Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s) Summary Note: "An illustrated introduction to the major subjects of Western philosophy, guided by Heraclitus"--Provided by publisher.
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[2024]., Pre-adolescent, Clarion Books/Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers Call No: GN B JIM Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Now a powerful graphic novel, this award-winning memoir is an honest and evocative account of a family's journey from Mexico to the fields of California as seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for education and the right to call one place home.
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[2020]., Adolescent, Ten Speed Press Call No: GN-SPORTS BAS Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations. Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout."--Provided by publisher.
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2024., Pre-adolescent, First Second Call No: B MAC Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she's secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That's when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine. Kathy loves Maine's idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can't get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn't look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she's not sure if it's in America, Thailand... or anywhere"--
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2020., Drawn & Quarterly Call No: GN YAN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Sophie's young and queer and into feminist theory. She decides to study abroad, choosing Paris for no firm reason beyond liking French comics. Feeling a bit lonely and out of place, she's desperate for community and a sense of belonging. She stumbles into what/who she's looking for when she meets Zena. An anarchist student-activist committed to veganism and shoplifting, Zena offers Sophie a whole new political ideology that feels electric. Enamored--of Zena, of the idea of living more righteously--Sophie finds herself swept up in a whirlwind friendship that blows her even farther from her rural Californian roots as they embark on a disastrous hitchhiking trip to Amsterdam and Berlin full of couch surfing, drug tripping, and radical book fairs. Capturing that time in your life where you're meeting new people and learning about the world--when everything feels vital and urgent--The Contradictions is Sophie Yanow's fictionalized coming-of-age story. Sophie's attempts at ideological purity are challenged time and again, putting into question the plausibility of a life of dogma in a world filled with contradictions. Keenly observed, frank, and very funny, The Contradictions speaks to a specific reality while also being incredibly relatable, reminding us that we are all imperfect people in an imperfect world"--From the publisher's web site.
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By Wicks, Maris2016., Juvenile, First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press Call No: 577.78 WIC Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: Science comics (First Second (Firm))Summary Note: "This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance."--Amazon.com.
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2020., Pre-adolescent, First Second Call No: GN 598.8 VAN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Science comics (First Second (Firm))Summary Note: In Science Comics: Crows, you'll learn all about the avian Einsteins that are as smart as some primates and can perform some of the same cognitive feats as human children! Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? That's something to crow about! .
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By Feder, Tyler[2020]., Dial Books Call No: GN FED Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Tyler Feder shares her story of her mother's first oncology appointment to facing reality as a motherless daughter in this frank and refreshingly funny graphic memoir"--Provided by the publisher.
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2021., Pre-adolescent, Buster Books Call No: 909 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Discover what a day in the life was like for the people, animals and objects that made history. From comics and secret diaries to detailed diagrams and newsflashes, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn"--Back cover.
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2021., Pre-adolescent, Buster Books Call No: GN 909 BAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Discover what a day in the life was like for the people, animals and objects that made history. From comics and secret diaries to detailed diagrams and newsflashes, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn"--Back cover.
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[2022]., Pre-adolescent, Bearport Publishing Call No: GN 567.9 EAS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Paleontologist Paul Sereno was searching for dinosaur fossils in the Sahara desert when he and his team found something else--the skull of a gigantic crocodile! This incredible animal was so big that it could eat dinosaurs. Follow along on this graphic adventure to find more Supercroc bones and discover how this huge dinosaur eater lived. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside Supercroc and discover even more about paleontology"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., Juvenile, First Second Call No: GN 636.7 HIR Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Science comicsSummary Note: 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 mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.
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2023., Pre-adolescent, First Second Call No: GN 537 HIR Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Science comics (First Second (Firm))Summary Note: "Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it's Menlo the mech's job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! 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!"--From the publisher's web site.
