Matthew K. Manning

When a science experiment goes wrong, kid neighbors David Patel and Marta Martinez find themselves in the Micro Universe—a whole new world where the laws of physics don’t apply! This full-color graphic novel is perfect for fans of science fiction and adventure. When fifth grader David Patel and his second-grade sidekick Marta Martinez uncover a science experiment gone wrong, they find themselves transported to the Micro Universe, a weird world inside our own that doesn't obey the laws of conventional physics. While they're able to return home thanks to the help of a strange little creature named Spark, the pair doesn't realize that they've led a group of nefarious beings called Negatrons back to our world in the process. Using 18 real do-it-yourself science experiments that readers can try at home, David, Marta, and Spark must save their small town from an invasion of these energy-leeching Negatrons, all the while learning how to "spark" their own imaginations. This is a new graphic novel is perfect for kids interested in hands-on activities and science fiction adventures!

A daring double agent tricks the Nazi regime. A world-famous jazz singer smuggles secrets out of occupied France. A professional baseball player turned spy steals classified nuclear information. These thrilling true stories of espionage shifted the course of World War II. How did these fearless spies outwit their enemies and change the tide of the Second World War? Jam-packed with dynamic panelled art and levelled text, this hi-lo graphic novel will thrill both reluctant and at-level readers while showcasing some of history’s most mysterious heroes.

Explore the powers of DC Comics'' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight—now presented with a luxurious slipcase and a stunning art print of Superman!Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s perspective, will explore how these metahumans’ physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person.