For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fear--even though they hardly ever threaten humans.
Dive in for an intimate look at the dynamic hammerhead, infamous great white, primordial megalodon, and the gentle nurse shark, the rare species that will let a scuba diver pet them This book is filled to the gills with jaw-dropping illustrations and razor-sharp facts that shed light on these fascinating creatures of the deep, including their undersea terrain, cunning adaptability, and staggering variety. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for youSpread your wings with Science Comics: Birds of Prey, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world.For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fear--even though they hardly ever threaten humans.
Dive in for an intimate look at the dynamic hammerhead, infamous great white, primordial megalodon, and the gentle nurse shark, the rare species that will let a scuba diver pet them! This book is filled to the gills with jaw-dropping illustrations and razor-sharp facts that shed light on these fascinating creatures of the deep, including their undersea terrain, cunning adaptability, and staggering variety. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!Spread your wings with Science Comics: Birds of Prey, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world.Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!
Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.
Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!
Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.
Candid interviews with sixteen entrepreneurs from diverse fields let you into their personal journeys creating and building startups.
How do people decide to start a company or help grow one in its infancy? How do they build those companies? There are plenty of stories about people on the other side of the journey, who have already achieved great success. But what about people in middle of the process, for whom outcomes are still uncertain? That's what entrepreneur Renny McPherson and reporter Joe Flood--the hosts of the Numbers & Narrative podcast--set out to uncover in interviews with entrepreneurs who are building companies.
Entrepreneurs in the Midst is a collection of interviews with a mix of established young founders and builders as well as a number of others who have created exciting companies you'll be hearing about tomorrow. Focusing on entrepreneurs with a variety of backgrounds--McPherson and Flood bring out the surprising paths people take to entrepreneurship. There is a literature major who taught himself to code, a banker-turned-actress who built a product to foster curiosity in kids, and a labor activist-turned-consultant who's using technology to improve service workers' pay. The authors weave these disparate experiences into a coherent and compelling vision of what today's founders and builders are doing in real time.
The stories are inspiring, but tempered with honest talk about the struggles and challenges of entrepreneurship, a path none of these individuals took lightly. A fascinating read for anyone planning to pursue entrepreneurship and looking for role models on the journey, or for those curious to know how resilient, hard-working young people are building tomorrow's businesses.
Reviews
Entrepreneurship, the lifeblood of innovation, is not one-size-fits-all. This book gives aspiring entrepreneurs a view inside a variety of start-ups being built by a broad array of founders and builders. This is a must-read for those who wish to build businesses and anyone interested in understanding the next generation of business builders.
--Howard Cox, special limited partner at Greylock and former chairman of the National Venture Capital Association
Before you start your own struggle, read this book. Great insight into the real-life ups and downs of company building from a set of amazing entrepreneurs.
--Louis Beryl, founder and CEO of Earnest
Creating and and scaling a new company today requires more than just technical skill. Aspiring entrepreneurs need real world tools and solutions to make in the wild. Renny and Joe have done a great service for would-be founders, by taking lessons from 16 inspiring entrepreneurs who share their honest stories about the ups and downs of building a modern company. A book I recommend to everyone in the Galvanize family.
-- Kate Shillo, Director Galvanize Ventures
Everyone who plans to start a business should read this first. Sixteen entrepreneurs bare their hearts to share their stories before the outcome is certain. That's a brave thing to do, and a gift to those who follow in their footsteps.
--Frank Bonsal, cofounder of New Enterprise Associates (NEA)