Member Reviews
Our store has lots of the Science Comics series but this is the first I've read and I was definitely impressed! This one covers spaceflight, with lots about the history leading up to it and the science behind it.
I was surprised at the sheer amount of information that they're able to pack in, while still delivering it in the graphic novel that so many kids (and adults) love. I think this will appeal to everyone from the most reluctant readers to avid ones. Great for schools as well.
Here is another welcomed addition to the Science Comics Series. My Media Center has a vast collection of books in this series. Each book, including this latest, enlightens, through humor and logic, young students 'grasp of space.
This particular addition will, especially, ignite my students' interest of space and of those brave astronauts wh0 seek to unravel its mystery. I would, specifically, tell my students to read Astronaut Melvin's introduction. It is quite inspiring and lends the gravity to the subject it deserves.
The graphic novel format will appeal to those students who enjoy learning the facts but appreciate pictures and vivid illustrations while studying the information. And facts, there are aplenty. I learned so much and enjoyed the writing style. The injection of humor while absorbing the essential of numerous space facts will appeal to those future space explorers who prefer something other than all text. The glossary, at its conclusion, ties it neatly altogether.
This book is a great way to learn more about space exploration. It touches upon so many galvanizing themes---search of the unknown, the mysteries of the universe, the splendor of the sky and, perhaps most significant, working together as partners.
This will be a first-rate addition to my collection.
As a school librarian who wants to get students interested in new topics, nonfiction graphic novels are a personal favorite. This format gives an incredible amount of information but is still engaging enough to hook even the most reluctant readers, provided the topic is also of interest.
I learned quite a bit while reading about Human Spaceflight. It reminded me a lot of another graphic novel that concentrated on just women in space but was more comprehensive about the overall experience.
I love how these books have a glossary at the back. I hope that features like this will help me convince some of the teachers at my school that graphic novels are BOOKS and have a lot of value.
Thank you to First Second and Net Galley for the eARC!