The Shocking Journey from Comets to Oceans: A Graphic Novel about Earth's Water

by Blake Hoena, Scott Jeralds (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover the origins of water on Earth . . . with a talking comet! In this full-color graphic novel, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our precious blue planet became, well, blue! With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this laugh-out-loud nonfiction book will have readers, young and old, thirsty for more science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666393644
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Earth's Amazing Journey
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	770,318
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	GN620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Scott Jeralds has created many a smash hit, working in animation for Marvel Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios, M.G.M. Animation, Warner Bros., and Porchlight Entertainment. His TV series credits include The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Superman, Tom and Jerry, Secret Saturdays, and more. In addition, Scott directed the cartoon series Freakazoid, for which he earned an Emmy Award.

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Comet Is Born 6

Chapter 2 Not-So-Blue Planet 12

Chapter 3 Drop in the Ocean 18

Chapter 4 Water, Water Everywhere 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

About the Author 32

About the Illustrator 32

Interviews

The combination of science content, humor, and comic book paneling will inform and delight readers;