We use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what’s the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future.What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented?For every utility we use each day, there’s a hidden history--a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past--and reveals how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today.Full of art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science and what needs to be done now to change the future.
One day Mr Gumpy decides to take a trip along the river in his boat. But the children, the rabbit, the cat, the pig and lots more friends decide to join him. Everyone''s having a lovely time until the animals start kicking, bleating, hopping and flapping and the boat starts to rock. What will happen...?''A story of real drama observed with gentle humour''GUARDIANWinner of the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1970, this picture book classic has entertained children and adults alike for over 40 years.
A collection of Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning graphic novels about family, friendship, and the highs and lows of growing up!SmileThe true story of how Raina severely injured her two front teeth when she was in the sixth grade, and the dental drama that followed!SistersRaina can't wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she's also cranky and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years...can they figure out how to get along?GhostsCatrina and her family move to a new town because her sister, Maya, is sick. When they learn there are ghosts there, Maya wants to meet one, and Cat must put aside her fears for Maya's sake -- and her own.GutsRaina has tummy trouble, and it seems to coincide with her worries about food, school, family, and changing friendships. A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and eventually conquer -- fear.DramaCallie loves theate
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She came for a job. What she'll get is the performance of a lifetime.Aspiring playwright Winnie D'Angelo has spent the past seven years waiting in the wings, working as a personal assistant to celebrated, feminist playwright, Juliette Brassard. But when an experimental theatre company in London, England decides to stage Juliette's most renowned play, accompanying her mentor across the pond could finally be Winnie's moment in the spotlight-assuming everything goes smoothly. And with Juliette's very charming and very off-limits British (hello, hot accent!) nephew suddenly in Winnie's flustered orbit, what could possibly go wrong?Smart, handsome, and sweet, Liam is everything Winnie didn't expect from what's turning out to be an increasingly hectic work trip, but his family ties to Winnie's boss pose a serious problem. Still, Winnie is falling for him. Hard. How could she not when the guy's kisses are worthy of a thousand encores? But with Juliette stubbornly butting heads with the play's
The National Research Council reviews and updates the work of its Panel on the Study of Common Property Resource Management, completed 15 years ago, incorporating theoretical and empirical development
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