Science Comics: Bridges
A 2023 National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book
Suspend your disbelief with Science Comics: Bridges, a new volume of First Second's STEM graphic novel series!
Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they’ll traverse ‘em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down, and how to defeat them…through engineering!
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 128
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: First Second
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250216908
Creator Bio
Dan Zettwoch is an American cartoonist, illustrator, and designer known for his intricate and detailed illustrations. He has worked on a wide range of projects, including comic books, children's books, and commercial illustrations. Zettwoch's work often explores themes of science, history, and technology, and he has a particular interest in engineering and architecture. He is also a professor of illustration at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. With his unique blend of humor and technical precision, Zettwoch brings a fresh perspective to the world of non-fiction comics.
