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Capstone Global Library Ltd Frankie and the Dragon
Book SynopsisFrankie Marble is shy. She is afraid of heights. She is too scared to enter the school talent show. But all that changes when she meets Bandit, the dog-that-is-definitely-not-a-dragon! Read all about their adventures in this graphic novel!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Mermaid Midfielders
Book SynopsisMeet Mei, a mythical mermaid midfielder on the lookout for a new teammate! She scouts Megan, a human who's got the skills on land. With a helpful magical tail (and a little practice), Megan swims onto the field. Will she become the next undersea football star? Find out more in this graphic novel!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Little Red Hen Video Star
Book SynopsisAnimals in Barnyard Meadows are glued to their phones. But Little Red Hen doesn't just want to watch internet videos. She wants to make them too! Unfortunately, her friends aren't eager to put in the hard work of creating an online baking show. When each step of the process reveals the wild side of their quiet town, will Red's friends realize all the fun they're missing, and can the hen become a video star? In this Far Out Fables adventure, The Little Red Hen is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Grasshopper and the Ant at the End of the
Book SynopsisGrasshopper and Ant aren't exactly enemies, but they're certainly not friends. Grasshopper lives for the moment. He likes to practise yoga and rehearse with his band. But Ant keeps messing up Grasshopper's flow with loud construction. Ant is a planner. He is convinced the world is going to end, so he's building a bunker. Grasshopper can't help but be annoyed. But all that changes when disaster strikes! Is it the end of the world? Can Grasshopper convince Ant to help him? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop''s The Ant and the Grasshopper is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Ocean Plastics Problem
Book SynopsisPlastic is everywhere... even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth''s waters.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Road Trip Terror
Book SynopsisThe last thing Louis wanted was to spend summer vacation on a family road trip. They hit the usual tacky tourist stops, and to top it all off is a stay at a hotel boasting a Prehistoric Action Park, complete with outdated dinosaur statues. But when Louis goes out during the night to search for his toddler sister after she wanders away under his watch, even he has to admit the dinosaurs look spookier beneath the fluorescent lights. And are they . . . moving? In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Deadliest Race
Book SynopsisAaron Kingston loves doing BMX stunts, until he wrecks his bike! The repairs will be expensive, and he doesn''t have enough money to cover the costs. The bike shop owner tells Aaron that he''ll make the fixes for free if Aaron represents the shop at a local race. But as the gates open and the BMX racers take off, they''re transported to a dimension of nightmares! Does the bike shop owner have something to do with this terror, and will Aaron and his friends survive this deadly race? In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd HideandCreep
Book SynopsisElijah is building a fort in the woods behind his new home when he is greeted by a strange girl named Iris. At first she helps him work, but she soon insists on a game of hide-and-seek. So Elijah searches and searches for Iris . . . until it begins to get dark. Just as he yells that he has to go home, Iris suddenly appears, angry about being left alone in the woods. It's only the first troubling omen as Elijah grows more uncertain if he wants to spend time with his hide-and-seek friend. In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Best Friends Until the End
Book SynopsisBeth doesn't really have friends until she meets Lizzie, the girl who's just moved into the flat upstairs. At first it seems like a perfect match. Lizzie likes all the same stuff and wants to hang out constantly. But the friendship turns creepy when Lizzie starts copying Beth's style down to the smallest detail, and Beth can't shake the strange feeling that she's being silently studied. Did Beth find a BFF . . . or something more sinister? In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Home Sweet Haunting
Book SynopsisDominic''s family is house hunting, and he is not excited about the prospect of moving. Still, when the family of three looks at a large Victorian home, Dominic is intrigued and starts to explore it on his own. Before long, he meets what can only be described as a ghost! Despite Dominic''s best efforts, his parents don''t believe his claims that the house is haunted. So he decides to get the ghost on video. Will Dominic get proof of the paranormal activity before it''s too late? In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Night of the Undead Frogs
Book SynopsisBilly can't wait to start frog dissections at school. It'll be so slimy and gross! But his rowdy behaviour earns him a boring alternate lab assignment instead. Now he's out for revenge against the science teacher, spooky Ms Wilson, with plans to leave a witches'' stew of half dissected amphibians on her desk. But when he sneaks into the classroom at night, something moves. Then it croaks. The frogs have come back to life! In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Puss in Magical Motocross Boots
Book SynopsisMr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has died. His oldest son inherited his father's garage. The middle son received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank shouldn't worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best of all three brothers.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Bats What Friends Are For
Book SynopsisWhen Ollie makes a new friend, Bea isn't happy. Can she bat aside her hard feelings and learn to share her best friend with someone else? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully panelled story.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Its Owl Good
Book SynopsisOllie is an owl who wears glasses. And Bea is a bunny with very big feet. Can they become friends and help each other find their otter-ly awesome inner superpowers? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully panelled story.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Squeals on Wheels
Book SynopsisOllie is having a hoot on his roller skates - but Bea is full of excuses for why she can't join in. Will Bea realize that real friends don't mind if you sometimes look silly? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully panelled story.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd WiseQuackers
Book SynopsisEverything is just duckie until Bea's stuffed animal gets stuck up in a tree. Will Ollie admit his role in this hoo-dunnit and let Bea help him rescue the treasured toy? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully panelled story.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Prehistoric Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Book SynopsisStep back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Eager, young velociraptor Mateo Raptor has made an interesting find during his class's archaeological dig. He presents the odd, rectangular object to his uncle, Dr Raptor, an ambitious scientist. Inside the shiny slab is a clue about the destiny of long-lost, world-famous scientist Ernie Stegosaur. This find leads Mateo, Dr Raptor and the doctor's lab assistant, Darby, on a fascinating journey to the centre of the Earth!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Frank N Stain
Book SynopsisFrank tends the rubbish heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of scraps of rubbish. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the body. But Frank can't seem to get the robot to work. One strange night, a bolt of lightning transforms the invention into a real human child! Frank names him Stain. Curious and energetic, Stain wreaks havoc on the monster realm, angering the monster population. Can Frank save Stain from destruction by convincing the rest of the monsters that Stain is not a threat?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Scott of the Antarctics Deadly Race to the South
Book SynopsisIn 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst freezing temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had beaten them to it. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back home from their frozen adventure.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Disastrous Wrangel Island Arctic Expedition
Book SynopsisIn 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Catwomans Crooked Contest
Book SynopsisWhen Catwoman boasts that she’s the best burglar in Gotham City, Harley challenges her to a criminal contest. The first one to steal the Marble of Atlantis from the Gotham City Museum wins. Trouble is, Catwoman doesn’t play fair. Can Harley outwit the crooked cat-burglar and bag her own bragging rights? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Vanished Northwest Passage Arctic Expedition
Book SynopsisIn 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Scott of the Antarctics Deadly Race to the South
Book SynopsisIn 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst freezing temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had beaten them to it. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back home from their frozen adventure.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Disastrous Wrangel Island Arctic Expedition
Book SynopsisIn 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Doomed Search for the Lost Amazon City of Z
Book SynopsisPercy Fawcett was a map-maker and an adventurer. In the early 1900s, he spent years mapping out the jungles of South America. Fawcett became obsessed with the idea of a lost city of gold hidden deep in the jungle. At the age of 57, Fawcett, his 21-year-old son Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimell left on a quest to find the Lost City of Z. The three men were never heard from again. Untangle the clues they left behind.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The King with a Horses Ears
Book SynopsisIn this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good? With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The King with a Horses Ears
Book SynopsisIn this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day, the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished from the kingdom for good? With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magic Tapestry
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.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magic Tapestry
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.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magpies Tail
Book SynopsisIn this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie's tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy's wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for even the newest graphic novel fans!
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Sky Fox
Book SynopsisWhat happens to a fox that won''t stop teasing the others animals? Read this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Tortoise and the Hare
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There''s more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Tortoise and the Hare
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a tortoise challenges a hare to a race? Read this popular West African tale to find out. There''s more than one way to teach a boastful hare a lesson! With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Turtle and the Geese
Book SynopsisIn this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends - two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Turtle and the Geese
Book SynopsisIn this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends - two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Sophie Scholl
Book SynopsisDuring World War II, Germany's Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: to distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes and, ultimately, stop them. Scholl's activism and resistance eventually led to her capture and trial by the Nazi regime. In this full-colour graphic novel, discover more about this daring woman who risked everything to stand up for what she believed in.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Book of Storms
Book SynopsisA boy discovers a book all about extreme weather lying in his driveway. He begins to browse the section on rainstorms. Suddenly clouds roll in and rain pours out. But some unexpected showers are nothing compared to when the boy's little brother takes a peek at the tornado chapter! As terrible twisters touch down, the brothers will need help from the mighty Librarian to calm the book's curse and bring back blue skies. Experience dark tales from the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping graphic novel. Featuring the mighty Librarian from the best-selling chapter book series, this original, stand-alone adventure pops off the page in striking, full-colour comic art. Readers of all abilities will eagerly follow their favourite hero as he battles wicked villains and monstrous books to keep the world safe from the forces of evil. Although Library of Doom books produce goosebumps, the adventures are still age appropriate. What is more, Library of Doom tales are often among the
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Greely Expeditions Fatal Quest for Furthest
Book SynopsisIn 1881, US Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Furthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team's dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world. Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage., bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Mount Everest Disaster of 1996
Book SynopsisOn 6 May 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the highest point on Earth. On the morning of 10 May, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they became trapped near the peak. What went wrong, and how did the survivors manage to make it back alive?Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to discover how one of the deadliest days on Mount Everest unfolded, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Mount Everest Disaster of 1996
Book SynopsisOn 6 May 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the highest point on Earth. On the morning of 10 May, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they became trapped near the peak. What went wrong, and how did the survivors manage to make it back alive?Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to discover how one of the deadliest days on Mount Everest unfolded, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Henry Hudson and the Murderous Arctic Mutiny
Book SynopsisEnglish explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and his ship the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot... mutiny!Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to follow the fourth, and final, voyage of Henry Hudson, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Henry Hudson and the Murderous Arctic Mutiny
Book SynopsisEnglish explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and his ship the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot... mutiny!Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to follow the fourth, and final, voyage of Henry Hudson, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Shocking Journey from Comets to Oceans
Book SynopsisDiscover the origins of water on Earth... with a talking comet! In this full-colour graphic novel, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our precious blue planet became, well, blue! With hilarious text and colourful comic book art, this laugh-out-loud non-fiction book will have readers, young and old, thirsty for more science.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Amazing Journey from Moss to Rainforests
Book SynopsisExplore the origins of Earthâs plant life . . . with a talking ficus leaf! In this full-colour graphic novel, Leif the leaf takes readers on a magical (and miraculous) journey, revealing how small specks of ancient moss grew into massive rainforests. With laugh-out-loud text and colourful comic book art, this book is sure to encourage any readerâs interest in science, and grow their love for planet Earth!
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Unusual Journey from Pebbles to Continents
Book SynopsisUnlock the mysteries of Earth's continents... with a time-travelling teen! In this full-colour graphic novel, teenage geoscientist and time-traveller Crystal delivers all the dirt on our planet's rocky past, from lava rocks to massive landforms. With hilarious text and colourful comic book art, this book is sure to delight young readers as they follow along on Earth's Amazing Journey.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Jane Kendeigh
Book SynopsisAn inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II. During World War II, the United States' fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh, a twenty-two-year-old woman from Ohio. In March 1945, Kendeigh's first assignment was to help soldiers fighting in the Battle of Iwo Jimaa fierce battle with many casualties. With bravery and determination, she and other nurses helped thousands of soldiers in that battleand many more in the Battle of Okinawa. In this full-color graphic novel, discover more about this courageous nurse who braved the battlefield to help U.S. soldiers. Other Women Warriors of World War II:Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War IIThe Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Batta
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Grizz Listens and Leads
Book SynopsisBasset hounds have long ears, and Grizz is ready to put his to good use. He wants to become a hearing dog and help people. But when Grizz is paired with a pompous pup named Luca, he must use both his ears AND his patience to learn in this early graphic novel.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Mysterious Greenbrier Ghost
Book SynopsisIn 1897, Zona Shue was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Heart failure was listed as her cause of death, but Zona's soul could not rest. Soon her ghost visited her mother to deliver a ghoulish message: She had been murdered! Could the words of Zona's restless spirit be trusted? And would they lead the authorities to a cold-blooded killer? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!
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