Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery

Series · 6 books · 2006-2007

By Xavier W. Niz, Andrea Gianopoulos, Katherine E. Krohn, and more

Books in series

Frank Zamboni and the Ice-Resurfacing Machine

2007

Describes how Frank Zamboni created the ice-resurfacing machine, and how it affected the world of ice-based sports. Written in graphic-novel format.

#12

Madam C. J. Walker and New Cosmetics

2006

Madam C. J. Walker invented a line of African American hair products and cosmetics that led her to become the first self-made female millionaire.

#16

Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb

2006

This work tells the story of Thomas Edison's involvement in the development of the incandescent light bulb.

#17

The Wright Brothers and the Airplane

2007

Listen to the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane.

#18

Gabby Douglas

2006

This title introduces readers to Gabby Douglas, the gold-medal winning Olympic gymnast. Douglas' life story is examined from her childhood in Virginia, to her years competing in the USA Gymnastics National Championships, World Gymnastics Championships, and Pacific Rim Championships on the way to her historic gold medal win in both the individual and team all-around competitions at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

#20

Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion

2007

In this graphic novel, witness Isaac Newton develop the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. World-changing events unfold before your eyes in this amazing tale of invention! Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history's greatest discoveries.

Authors

I'm a science writer specializing in astronomy, geology, Earth and planetary science, climate science, ecology, and the environment. I have authored or co-authored four books and numerous news and feature articles for a wide variety of national and international publishers and organizations including: National Geographic, Scientific American, New Scientist, NASA, Space Telescope Science Institute, Capstone Press, and others. I'm a former associate editor of Astronomy magazine and was editor-in-chief of Astronomy.com. I also develop multimedia educational tools and programs for museums, and am a consultant with the Space Telescope Science Institute developing ViewSpace programs that are seen in 300+ museums and science centers world wide.

Katherine E. Krohn

Author · 10 books

Kay Melchisedech Olson

Author · 3 books

Kay Melchisedech Olson is a writer and editor known for her nonfiction children's books on history, culture, and geography. She has served as editorial director at Capstone Press and authored numerous works, including Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-1920 and The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Many of her books are part of educational series, providing accessible historical narratives. Olson has also contributed to graphic history books like The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, making history engaging for young readers. Her works have been translated into Spanish.

James Arlen Anderson is a fiction writer and magazine editor. His debut novel, The Storm Next Door, is forthcoming from Skywater Publishing Cooperative. He is also the author (as Jameson Anderson) of 20+ nonfiction books for early readers covering topics such as athletes and adventure careers.