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Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the
time they’re harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come
along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit
Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop
these threats before it’s too late? In this non-fiction graphic
novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a
fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover
methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.
After a series of random robberies, the FLASH's head is whirling at
super-speed. He wants to take down this out-of-sight outlaw, but
the confusing clues aren't adding up. For one man, however, each
piece is part of a colossal comeback. The super-villain CAPTAIN
BOOMERANG is out to seek revenge against the SCARLET SPEEDSTER! But
the super hero knows what goes around comes around, and hes not
about to let this crazy crook spin out of control.
Today most people travel in vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But
what will transport look like 30 years from now? Will people ride
in cars that drive themselves? Will the flying cars from sci-fi
films become a reality? How will advancements in transport help
reduce climate change? In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers
can take a trip with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
to discover new types of vehicles people may use to travel from
place to place in the future.
Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers
and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? 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 climate
change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar
regions and fight global warming.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set
foot on the moon. For the next three years, several other missions
to the moon helped scientists learn more about space travel.
However, nobody has been to the moon since 1972. Today, NASA is
planning to go back to the moon for the first time in more than 50
years. In this non-fiction graphic novel, young readers can tag
along with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to
discover how NASA plans to finally return to the moon and establish
a permanent presence on Earth’s closest neighbour.
More than 70 per cent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about
3 per cent of it is fresh water that people can use. Every year,
parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of
people don’t have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is
there a shortage of clean and healthy water? In this non-fiction
graphic novel, Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel
around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water
crisis. Young readers can tag along to discover what causes water
scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious
resource.
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.
Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But
why are species becoming extinct, and what happens when we lose
them? 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 urgent
issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can
learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and
endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth's
wildlife.
From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets,
computers are found everywhere in our world, and they’re becoming
smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can
some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers
and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just
following complex programming? In this non-fiction graphic novel,
readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as
they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in
the world today.
People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the
1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers and rovers have been sent
out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What
incredible discoveries were made during these daring missions? And
what will be needed for humans to visit the planets in person? In
this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists learn about various missions to other planets and the
risks involved with sending people across the solar system and
beyond.
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