Category Archives: children’s

Exploring Titanic: An Isabel Soto History Adventure

My graphic novel about time-traveling archaeologist and world explorer, Dr. Isabel Soto, who travels to 1912 to learn first hand about the tragedy of the Titanic. Published by Capstone Press. Named a 2010 Young Adult Top Forty Fiction Title by … Continue reading

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Uncovering Mummies: An Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventure

My graphic novel about time-traveling archaeologist and world explorer, Dr. Isabel Soto, who travels to ancient Egypt to uncover the secrets of the mummies. Published by Capstone Press. Named a 2010 Young Adult Top Forty Fiction Title by the Pennsylvania … Continue reading

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Understanding Viruses with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Another one of my Max Axiom graphic novels follows Max as he explains viruses. Published by Capstone Press.

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The Powerful World of Energy with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Another of my Max Axiom graphic novels, this follows Max on an adventure where he explains the science behind energy. Published by Capstone Press.

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Understanding Global Warming with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Another Max Axiom graphic novel follows Max as he helps readers understand the complexities of global warming. Published by Capstone Press. Selected by the Society of School Librarians International as a 2008 Honor Book Award Winner.

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A Journey into Adaptation with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

Another Max Axiom graphic novel, this volume follows Max on an adventure where he explains the science behind biological adaptation. Published by Capstone Press. Named a 2007 Young Adult Top Forty Nonfiction Title by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, winner … Continue reading

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Exploring Ecosystems with Max Axiom, Super Scientist

This graphic novel follows the adventures of Max Axiom, a science teacher and super-cool super-scientist, as he explains the science behind ecosystems. Published by Capstone Press. Winner of the 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award for Children’s Books from Learning Magazine, a … Continue reading

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taking the M.U.T test

You may think you like Chihuahuas dressed up in tiny outfits with matching shoes, but maybe, unconsciously, you really don’t. Maybe you hate all rhinestone-bedecked little dogs without knowing it. Thankfully, a researcher who just happens to be a large, … Continue reading

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a field guide to as-yet-unconfirmed humanlike species

With the amazing discovery of what may be a brand new member of the human family tree (see “Who Was Flo?” on page 8), scientists are beginning to wonder if there are other humanlike species left to uncover. Perhaps there’s … Continue reading

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are you a natural-born un-naturalist?

Do you have what it takes to be a savvy un-naturalist, someone who knows what all the technological bric-a-brac and industrial structures around us are, what they’re for, and why they’re there? Take this short quiz and find out exactly … Continue reading

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