Each volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic in fun and informative comic form for middle-grade to middle-age readers. I’ve been lucky enough to contribute several books to this excellent series. Sources and further reading here.
Dogs: From Predator to Protector asks the important questions. 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.
In Trees: Kings of the Forest, we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth’s largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed’s germination, we learn about each stage until the tree’s maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem.
In Cats: Nature and Nurture, we meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates… and are they even done leaping?
In Rocks & Minerals: Geology from Caverns to the Cosmos, we join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They’ll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet, and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way.
