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Science Comics: Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield Paperback – Illustrated, August 29, 2017
| Falynn Koch (Author, Illustrator) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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“This useful introduction to the topic of disease and immunity is recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes.”―School Library Journal
Writer/illustrator Falynn Koch’s Science Comics: Plagues takes readers across the microscopic battlefield to get to know the critters behind history’s worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity’s ability to contain and treat disease.
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!
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level4 - 6
- Lexile measureGN680L
- Dimensions6.22 x 0.29 x 8.56 inches
- PublisherFirst Second
- Publication dateAugust 29, 2017
- ISBN-10162672752X
- ISBN-13978-1626727526
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Praise for the Science Comics series:
"This series―written by a handful of authors―seems determined to offer a useful introduction to anything a curious grade-school student might wonder about. The insight behind these books is a powerful one. So much information about the world around us is actually better conveyed visually, through charts, illustrations, and sequential panels, than purely using words." ―New York Times
"Like having a Time Life Science Library in comic books. Which is awesome!" ―Popular Science
Praise for Science Comics: Plagues:
"This useful introduction to the topic of disease and immunity is recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes." ―School and Library Journal
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- Publisher : First Second; Illustrated edition (August 29, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 162672752X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1626727526
- Reading age : 9 - 13 years
- Lexile measure : GN680L
- Grade level : 4 - 6
- Item Weight : 9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.22 x 0.29 x 8.56 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #43,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Falynn Koch is an author and illustrator of many educational comic books for middle school age readers. From science, nature, DIY, and history, her books cover a wide ranger of topics and styles. Her passions include drawing, the outdoors, cooking, nature, as well as learning about overlooked events, figures, and inventions from history.
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If you have children or if you're a teacher (I'd say 2nd grade and up), these books are a must have for your home or classroom library! I purchased this particular title for my son, but after reading it myself, I will definitely look to purchase the entire collection for my classroom library!
I too found it very informative and I must say I learned a lot. But what I liked the best is the way the information is presented. It doesn't read like a non-fiction; it is like a true comic book with some villains :0). They have amusing personalities and my son really liked it (as did I). I think there is a lot for kids to learned from this book; different types of diseases, not just viruses and bacteria; there is lots of history to learn (in a really intriguing way) and also about future potentials. Since we are in the middle of a pandemic, my son really got a lot out of it. It has a lot of clever humor.
In general I like these books. Some are better than others. But this one really stands out!!! We have about 8 and this one is by far the best. I don't know why the price is lower (it is under $8 now), when all others are over $10. It is worth it.
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The price seems high, but honestly, given how educational, and how many times he's already read this one (probably upto 6+ already within a week or two), it's well worth it.








