Andy Hirsch
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
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.
2) Varmints
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Opie and Ned are adrift in the old West, searching for the man who shot their ma. These two youngsters only have each other, but with all their squabbling it's a miracle they still have that. When they get wind of the mysterious Pa ('crime kingpin of the West'), Opie and Ned suddenly have something new: a mission. But tracking down the elusive and deadly Pa is going to take all the wiles these two kids have - and some new friends to boot!
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Can trees talk to one another? How do they sense what's going on around them? Why are they so important for the survival of countless other species? Come along as one ambitious acorn discovers the secret world of trees, from roots that deftly avoid obstacles to leaves that track the Sun across the sky. There's more to trees than meets the eye!
Author
Publisher
Editorial Océano, S.L
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Conoce a Rudy, un perro muy amigable que, en persecución de su pelota, emprenderá un viaje en el tiempo para llevarte a conocer todo sobre su especie, desde sus orígenes hasta la personalidad de las razas y los perros individuales. Pero eso no es todo: el recorrido sobre la evolución y las características de los canes sirve de pretexto para hablar de genética, de la selección natural y la domesticación, y para entender si es la naturaleza...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In this graphic novel, experience the great railroad race between Central Pacific and Union Pacific. Wealth and glory await whichever builds the longest track! In 1863, America is divided not just by the civil war but by months of travel over thousands of miles. Two railroad companies, one each from East and West, are given the task of connecting the nation by rail. Building this railroad will be a monumental undertaking, difficult and dangerous....
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this volume, 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"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?"--