Graphic novels and education: Science & health
This guide is for those who are interested in the use of graphic novels in education and for those who want to know some of the graphic novels in Cubberley Library.
Science & health
Ant story by Jay Hosler
Publication Date: 2024Ages 8-12; Gr.3-7.
Insect-extraordinaire Jay Hosler is back, this time exploring how we seek to understand ourselves and the world around us through the eyes of one of our world's tiniest creatures: the ant. Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes. Follow Rubi on the journey of a lifetime as she uncovers the mystery and wonder of one of the world's tiniest, mightiest insects.Saving Sorya: Chang and the sun bear by Trang Nguyen; Jeet Zdung (Ill.)
Publication Date: 2021Ages 8-12; Gr.4-6.
An ALA Top Ten and Eisner-nominated middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat.Galileo! Galileo! by Holly Trechter; Jane Donovan
Publication Date: 2020Gr.3-5.
For hundreds of years, people have dreamed of Jupiter, the king of the planets. But the trip across the solar system is so long and dangerous that it seems almost impossible. This is the incredible, true story of NASA's Galileo Mission. It's narrated by the medieval genius Galileo, who connects with readers in a humorous way.Wild Ocean: sharks, whales, rays, and other endangered sea creatures by Matt Dembicki (Editor)
Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QL122.2 .W54 2014Ages 12 and up; Gr.7 and up.
The world's oceans represent the last wild frontier on Earth. In this graphic novel collection, Matt Dembicki, editor and artist of the award-winning Trickster, pulls together stories of twelve iconic endangered sea animals.Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » RK55 .Y68 T45 2010Eleven-year-old Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after a trip-and-fall mishap, she injures her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, corrective surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached.Weird weather : everything you didn't want to know about climate change but probably should find out by Kate Evans; George Monbiot (Introduction by)
Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QC903.15 .E93 2007Ages 12 and up; gr.7-12
One of England's most talented young comic artists offers up a scathingly funny and carefully researched exploration of climate change, presenting it to readers through the eyes of an idealistic adolescent, a fat cat businessman, and a mad scientist.Clan Apis by Jay Hosler
Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PN6727 .H768 C52 2000Gr.5-7.
Clan Apis is the biography of a honey bee named Nyuki told in comic book form. Written and drawn by biologist Jay Hosler, Clan Apis is an elegant blend of humor, storytelling, and scientifically accurate information regarding honey bee biology and natural history.
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