Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
119 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm |
Series |
Science comics |
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Science comics (First Second (Firm))
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Note |
Includes glossary. |
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Includes an introduction by Robert C. (Rob) Maher, PhD, PE, professor of electrical and computer engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA. |
Summary |
In graphic novel format, teaches readers all about electricity--where it comes from and how it keeps the world running. |
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"Giant monsters are on the warpath, and it’s Menlo the mech’s job to protect the city! But when this metal marvel is shut down by an unlucky lightning strike, a resourceful engineer and his high-energy niece will have to find a way to plug in and power up to save everyone from certain doom! From simple circuits to giant grids, fossil fuel power plants to wind farms, electricity keeps the world running. In Science Comics: Electricity, you’ll discover where electricity comes from, why lightning suddenly strikes, and how we’ve harnessed it all to turn the lights on in your room. Ready for action? Get energized with electricity!"--Back cover. |
Subject |
Electricity -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Electricity -- Juvenile literature.
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Genre/Form |
Graphic novels.
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Comic books, strips, etc. (OCoLC)fst01423722
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Comics (Graphic works) (OCoLC)fst01921613
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Graphic novels. (OCoLC)fst01726630
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Nonfiction comics. (OCoLC)fst01921721
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Educational comics.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Nonfiction comics.
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Graphic novels.
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Added Title |
Energy in action |
ISBN |
1250265851 (paperback) |
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9781250265852 (paperback) |
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1250265843 (hardcover) |
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9781250265845 (hardcover) |
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