Plastic is everywhere... even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters.

A taste for sweets (and for adventure) leads Michael on a fantastic quest to retrieve a unicorn horn. Will he make it out of Sweetlandia with his sugar-coated prize, or wash out in a fudgy wave of failure? Find out more in this graphic novel!

Meet Mei, a mythical mermaid midfielder on the lookout for a new teammate! She scouts Megan, a human who's got the skills on land. With a helpful magical tail (and a little practice), Megan swims onto the field. Will she become the next undersea football star? Find out more in this graphic novel!

See some of the world's most messed-up medical mishaps at a microscopic level. Find out how each procedure, tool or operation failed, the basic science that was missed and what doctors learned from their mistakes.

Explore some of the world's greatest gadget disasters up close! Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their mistakes.

History comes alive with stories of great mishaps and the important lessons they provided. Some of the world's greatest failures taught us something and, in many cases, led to later successes. Learn about unforgettable failures in transport, medicine, inventions and structures from around the world and the lessons learned from each. Then discover the success stories that grew out of the failures.

This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Special Operations Forces, from Navy SEAL rebreathers to Green Beret "War Pigs." The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.