Watson, Andi
Summary: "A page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart. Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf Productions 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 WATAndō, Natsumi
Summary: "Tsubasa thinks that her pretty and popular twin sister, Arisa, has the perfect life. Everyone at school loves Arisa--unlike the hot-tempered Tsubasa, whose nickname is 'The Demon Princess.' But when Arisa attempts suicide, Tsubasa learns that her seemingly perfect sister has been keeping some dark secrets. Now Tsubasa is going undercover at school-- disguised as Arisa-- in search of the truth....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC 2013
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Summary: Bean, a calico kitten abandoned on the streets, explores the history of domesticated cats, detailing how evolution and selective breeding have developed such traits in cats as retractable claws, slit pupils, and sense of balance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.75 HIRWarner, Andy
Summary: "In 2005 Andy Warner travelled to Lebanon to study literature in Beirut, one of the world's most cosmopolitan and storied cities. Twenty-one years old and recently broken up from his girlfriend, Warner feels his life is both intense and directionless. Immersing himself in the vibrant and diverse city, he quickly befriends a group of LGBT students, many of whom are ex-pats straddling different...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.92 WARHirsch, Andy
Summary: In graphic novel format, chronicles the history of the American buffalo and its near extinction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2021
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Summary: How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 HIRRunton, Andy
Summary: Owly, Wormy, and their forest friends return in this collection of Owly adventures. Exploring social and emotional themes, these nine standalone stories showcase the power of friendship and its ability to conquer all challenges. Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a perfect introduction to graphic novels!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix. an imprint of Scholastic 2024
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1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: J Fiction Runton 2008Warner, Andy
Summary: "Find out more than you ever thought possible about creatures both cute and weird, large and small, while discovering new stories about human history from the perspective of our animal companions"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 WARHirsch, Andy
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 537.022 HIRCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 573.022 HIRHirsch, Andy
Summary: "In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 HIRHirsch, Andy
Summary: Follows an acorn as it learns about its future as a tree, describing each stage of the plant's life from seed germination to maturation, and includes information on different types of trees and their role in the planet's ecosystem.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 582.16 HIRSmith, Kevin
Summary: Oliver Queen, a.k.a. the Green Arrow, comes back to life, unaware that he was dead, and encounters superheroes including Hal Jordan, Aquaman, and Batman as he struggles to adjust to a world vastly different from the one he left.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2002
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 SMIKondo, Robert
Summary: When a poisonous black tidal wave carries Pig, Fox, and Hippo over the dam and into the wastelands, they find bustling cities with their own dams, but Pig and his friends must get back home before the black fog returns to their valley.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018
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Summary: In a dramatic exposition on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, author Randy Alcorn and artist Javier Saltares take readers into the realm of first century Jerusalem and then two very different eternal realms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingstone Comics 2014
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Howard, Abby
Summary: Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist, helps fifth-grader Ronnie study for a quiz on dinosaurs by taking her on a guided tour of the Mesozoic Era.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HOWHoward, Abby
Summary: Fifth-grader Ronnie and Ms. Lernin tour the Cenozoic Era, where they encounter three kinds of mammals--monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals--and other animals with which they shared the Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HOWFrattino, Andre R.
Summary: "Tells the true story of Iva Toguri, a Japanese American woman who was visiting relatives in Tokyo shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Trapped in Japan, Iva was pressed to renounce her American citizenship, but refused. As war raged across the Pacific, she took a job with Radio Tokyo-where she was forced to host "Zero Hour," a propaganda show aimed at demoralizing American troops-in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TOGURI, IVA FRARobertson, Nicholas James
Summary: Fox cousins Archie and Reddie are back, and their mission is to find Archie's favorite hat, which has mysteriously gone missing, so they can enjoy the Hat Day party with all their friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 ROBRobertson, Nicholas James
Summary: Archie the fox stumbles upon a cheesy treat in the forest and tries to keep it a secret, until his cousin Reddie comes along, ready to solve a mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Razorbill 2021
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Summary: "One summer night, Alden Baylor sits in a field watching the largest meteor shower in human history. What begins as teenage adventure becomes something more--the celestial event brings travelers who will change the world completely, and Alden discovers a connection to one of them. How does a young man who had to grow up fast handle the invasion of his planet? Can Alden keep humanity from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oni Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 PARLemire, Jeff.
Summary: "They were just kids with the same problems as anyone. Victor Stone's mother wouldn't stop pushing him to be more than who he is. Tara Markov's mom couldn't tell you a thing about her daughter if her life depended on it. Joey Wilson was drawing further away from his peers every day, into a self-imposed world of silence. And Gar Logan had everything he could want, except the answer to what was...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA Fiction Lemire 2016Taylor, Tom
Summary: "Nightwing is back--and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adoptive city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco. When Nightwing enlists Batgirl's help in investigating the politician bearing the same name as the man who murdered his parents, she unearths details that will shock and fundamentally change the hero. Dick Grayson's big heart has protected...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2022
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 NIGFeathers, Beka
Summary: "Why the people? Is democracy actually the best form of government? Does it ever work like it's supposed to? Join Lin and Julie as they wonder aloud how America can ever be a democracy when citizens seem to disagree about everything. With them, we are whisted through political history, journeying through different systems of power, including monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship, and oligarchy....
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 321.8 FEAGladstone, Brooke
Summary: "A million listeners trust NPR's Brooke Gladstone to guide them through the complexities of the modern media. Bursting onto the page in vivid comics by acclaimed artist Josh Neufeld, this brilliant radio personality guides us through two millennia of media history, debunking the notion that "The Media" is an external force beyond our control and equipping us to be savvy consumers and shapers of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2021