Books by Ailynn Collins

Book SynopsisToday most people travel in vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But what will transport look like 30 years from now? Will people ride in cars that drive themselves? Will the flying cars from sci-fi films become a reality? How will advancements in transport help reduce climate change? In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers can take a trip with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to discover new types of vehicles people may use to travel from place to place in the future.

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Book SynopsisWhen Enzo Ma travels to Saturn''s moon Titan to visit his friend, Jed Cresta, things are about to get complicated. When Enzo meets Jed''s teacher and mentor, Dr Penelope Lane, she seems short-tempered and behaves strangely. Later that night, Dr Lane''s behaviour grows even more bizarre at a party honouring one of her fellow scientists. The next morning when she doesn''t show up at the lab, Enzo and Jed decide to go to her quarters to see if she''s okay. But when they arrive they discover Dr Lane''s dead body - sitting on her couch with a book lying at her feet. Later the authorities find evidence that seems to show that Jed is responsible for her death. But why would Jed want his mentor dead? And why was Dr Lane behaving so strangely the night before? It''s up to Enzo to uncover the truth and save his friend during his visit on the Poison Moon!

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Book SynopsisWhen 12-year-old Adam and his Mum buy an old wardrobe at a localfurniture shop, an old woman begins to yell at them. She claims that the wardrobe belongs to her, and that they have no right to have it. The shop owner shoos away the old woman and apologizes, explaining that The Witch has been causing problems and shouting curses at people in the neighbourhood for years. Everything seems fine until later that day. When the movers are delivering the wardrobe to Adam''s apartment, its door suddenly swings open and The Witch falls out of it - dead! How did the old woman mysteriously end up inside the wardrobe? And more importantly, how did she die? Will Adam be able to follow the clues and solve the mysterious case of The Winter, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

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Book SynopsisIn this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

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Book SynopsisIn this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

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Book SynopsisXenia thinks the forest behind her new home in Ravens Pass is creepy. She ventures in anyway, though, after her new friend Zef insists on exploring. As the girls wander between the ancient trees, the roots underfoot seem to shift and wriggle. Then they start to reach and grab. This forest isn't just creepy. It's hungry! Packed with haunting black-and-white illustrations and spooky frights, this thrilling Ravens Pass tale will chill young readers to the bone.

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Book SynopsisEthan keeps having the same nightmare. A huge creature stares out from the night sky and then reaches down to grab him. But it's no dream... aliens have come to Ravens Pass! What peculiar plans do the extraterrestrials have in store for the odd little town? Packed with creepy black-and-white illustrations and spooky frights, this thrilling Ravens Pass tale will chill young readers to the bone.

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Book SynopsisPeople have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring missions? And what will be needed for humans to visit the planets in person? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists learn about various missions to other planets and the risks involved with sending people across the solar system and beyond.

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Book SynopsisThere's much more to stars than meets the eye! Our Sun is a star, and it's medium-sized. Super giant stars can be 1,500 times the size of our Sun! Come along with science expert Velma and other members of the Mystery Inc. gang, and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form and how stars can die in huge explosions. Under Velma's magnifying glass, you'll get a close-up look at stars like never before!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever seen a shooting star? That's a meteor burning up in Earth's atmosphere! Learn where you can spot a meteor shower, how to track down a meteorite, and what makes up a comet with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.

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Book SynopsisA giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are ready to investigate! Learn how the inner planets are different from the outer planets, how fast the wind blows on Neptune, what the newest rovers are studying on Mars and more!

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Book SynopsisWhen you gaze up at the night sky, all the stars you see are part of our own Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way holds 100 to 400 billion stars! Learn about how galaxies form, the perplexing mysteries of black holes, and how galaxies can differ from one another with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.

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Book SynopsisThere's much more to stars than meets the eye! Our Sun is a star, and it's medium-sized. Super giant stars can be 1,500 times the size of our Sun! Come along with science expert Velma and other members of the Mystery Inc. gang, and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form and how stars can die in huge explosions. Under Velma's magnifying glass, you'll get a close-up look at stars like never before!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever seen a shooting star? That's a meteor burning up in Earth's atmosphere! Learn where you can spot a meteor shower, how to track down a meteorite, and what makes up a comet with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.

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Book SynopsisThink you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to learn even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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Book SynopsisThink you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to learn even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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Book SynopsisThink you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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Book SynopsisAfter a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It''s up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life.

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Book SynopsisTsunamis can be more than 30 metres tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can also be disastrous for the environment. Tsunamis can strip sand from beaches and uproot trees. Salt from ocean water can seep into the ground and stop plants from growing. Tsunamis also kill many animals and destroy their homes. Learn about the important actions people are taking to help areas affected by tsunamis recover.

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Book SynopsisFrom the sun shining on us during the day to fireflies twinkling at night, our world is illuminated by light. Have you ever wondered what light is, how it works and why we can see it? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about light. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with light that you can try at home.

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Book SynopsisFrom decorative refrigerator magnets to Earth itself, we are surrounded by magnetism. Have you ever wondered how magnets work and why they’re attracted to some objects? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about magnets and magnetism. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with magnets that you can try at home.

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Book SynopsisNASA''s Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality.

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Book SynopsisProbes can explore the depths of space in ways that would kill human beings. The information they provide can spur countless innovations here on Earth. Learn how probes work and the exciting possibilities that their discoveries may inspire.

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