Description: ¡El hielo del Ártico está desapareciendo! Pero ¿por qué se derriten las cimas nevadas, los glaciares y los icebergs? En esta novela gráfica de no ficción, Max Axiom y la Sociedad de supercientíficos tienen la misión de averiguarlo. Utilizando sus superpoderes y su superinteligencia, el equipo desglosará cada pieza de este complejo problema medioambiental en una aventura emocionante e informativas para que los jóvenes lectores aprendan sobre las causas y los efectos del cambio climático y descubrir las medidas que todos podemos tomar para proteger las regiones polares y combatir el calentamiento global. Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar regions and fight global warming.
Brief description: Carol Kim believes books and words have a magical ability to change the world, and she writes for children with the hope of spreading some of that magic. She is the author of the picture book biography, King Sejong Invents an Alphabet as well as more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. Carol loves unearthing real-life stories and little-known facts to share with young readers. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Learn more at her website: CarolKimBooks.com.
Review Quotes: The urgency of our planet's changing climate comes to the forefront in this engaging hi-lo series for middle elementary and early middle school readers. In these illuminating nonfiction graphic novels, readers follow Max Axiom and the dynamic Society of Super Scientists as they embark on a vital mission to unravel the mysteries behind the melting ice caps and glaciers, the disappearing rainforests, the threat of plastics in our oceans, animal extinction, and more. Armed with their extraordinary superpowers and intellect, the team transforms this complex environmental issue into exhilarating and fact-filled adventures. Young readers will gain an understanding of the impact on our planet, while learning more about the steps that can be taken to safeguard polar regions and combat the ominous and ongoing threat of global warming. This graphic novel not only educates but also empowers young minds to be stewards of the environment, encouraging them to play a role in preservation and conservation. This series depicts diverse characters, in addition to being highly engaging, colorful, and appealing to a broad reader audience. VERDICT A fantastic purchase for larger public and school library collections.--Natalie Romano, Denver Public Library, CO "School Library Journal"