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What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In search of the mysterious element known as aether, Claire Dulac flew her hot-air balloon toward the edge of our stratosphere - and never returned. One year after her disappearance, her son and husband...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for New England Book Award 2023.Book InformationISBN 9781536201369Author Matt TavaresFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick...

The 15th volume of a humorous series that does not shy from the horror and absurdity of war. A new recruit makes the mistake of asking Blutch to tell him about the infamous battle of Bull Run... in public! The hostility of the other Union soldiers is...

Phoenician merchant Ekonomikrisis has forgotten the druid Getafix's order for rock oil - an essential ingredient in the magic potion. So Asterix and Obelix go prospecting for black gold in the Middle East. Can they also outwit the Roman secret agent...

In a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominated artist Christine Norrie, a Japanese-American girl must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty ...

In this special collectors' edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, Obelix is in love - but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must...

"In this vibrant story about the power of the printed word and the strength of found families, every page is bursting with life and detail." -Ethan Aldridge, creator of the bestselling Estranged"Fabulous!" -Dan Santat, award-winning author of A First...

A woman bard in Ancient Gaul? A shocking idea, but that's what the Gauls get when the mothers in Asterix's village hire Bravura to teach their children. Although she, Asterix and Obelix are unlikely allies, between them they fight back against Julius...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338120912Author Lauren TarshisFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USSeries I Survived GraphixWeight(grams)...

The fan-favourite story from celebrated author and former British Children's Laureate Michael Rosen - now in graphic novel form with full-colour illustrations by Cole Henley.Uh-oh... Frank isn't doing well at school, and he has just been told off by his...

A gripping tale that builds to an explosive climax from twice Carnegie-winner, Geraldine McCaughrean.When her mother dies from a snake bite, Comity's life in the Australian outback changes for ever.With her father lost in his grief, Comity makes friends...

The Historical House is a unique trilogy of novels by three highly regarded authors. Each novel charts the life and times of the house at 6 Chelsea Walk, London, and the girls who lived there through three important periods of history. Synopsis When...

Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih's early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates the world had ever seen. She made a name for herself using her intelligence and cunning. Learn how Ching Shih became a...

Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's adventures...

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart, ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts went from a...

As the only child of the famous Irish chieftain Owen "Black Oak" O'Malley, piracy was in young Grace O'Malley's blood. She grew up on Ireland's west coast and loved the land and seas her family had controlled for generations. They were all places Grace...

This funny, empowering graphic novel from rising star Ursula Murray Husted is a gorgeously illustrated glimpse into the forgotten history of Renaissance Italy, following an ambitious young girl's quest to become an apprentice to the famous Sandro...

The year is 1912 and the famed ocean liner, the Titanic, has just hit an iceberg. Twelve-year-old Annie has left her home in Ireland to begin a new life in America with her widowed mother. The peaceful journey across the sea comes to an end when Annie is...

The year is 1937, and the Hindenburg airship is about to land. Twelve-year-old Bonnie has enjoyed her journey across the Atlantic Ocean on the airship. She is marvelling at the sight of New York City when she hears a big THUD! In the moments that follow,...

The year is 1692 and Salem, Massachusetts, is filled with dangerous tales of witchcraft. Twelve-year-old Prudence is shocked when she and her cousin Elizabeth visit neighbourhood girls who claim to be bewitched. By the next morning, Elizabeth appears to...

The year is 2011, and an earthquake has just hit Tohoku, Japan. Twelve-year-old Rei is sitting in class, thinking about the argument she just had with her best friend, when the quake strikes. After six long minutes of rumbling, the class can finally...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063157941Author Ursula Murray HustedFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 454g

This high-octane middle-grade graphic novel set in two timelines tells the hidden history of the first female racecar driver to race in the Indy 500 and follows a spunky twelve-year-old mechanic discovering that history while restoring a vintage Jaguar...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823453566Author Terry LaBanFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 567g

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534485600Author Bret BaierFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksSeries The History ClubDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338029437Author Sherri L SmithFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US

Country girl Kate is excited about her first visit to London, a trip to sell apples with her grandfather and little sister Lizzie in early September, 1666. But the excitement soon gives way to fear as a fire quickly spreads through the city. When...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798887241302Author Casey GillyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Idea & Design WorksPublisher Idea & Design WorksWeight(grams) 369g

"The ex-president has an international incident that only a younger version of him can solve! He needs . . . a student ambassador!"Eight-year-old student ambassador Joseph Bazan made a big splash on the international scene when he cracked the case of The...

Twelve-year-old Paulina is delivering bread to her new friend Fabia's home when the air begins to fill with smoke and ash. Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Fabia's father leaves to help fellow Pompeii residents evacuate, telling the girls to make their way to...

After 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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338825190Author Lauren TarshisFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USSeries I Survived Graphix

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534485594Author Bret BaierFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksSeries The History ClubWeight(grams)...

How did a pizza become a pizza? Is a pickle really a cucumber in disguise? Explore fascinating food history, nutrition, and American culture through this middle-grade graphic-format nonfiction book for kids that answers oft-asked questions about the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781669013181Author Barbara Perez MarquezFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Stone Arch BooksSeries Girls Survive Graphic...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781669013105Author Ailynn CollinsFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Stone Arch BooksSeries Girls Survive Graphic NovelsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781669013051Author Ailynn CollinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Stone Arch BooksSeries Girls Survive Graphic Novels

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781669012948Author Amy RubinateFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Stone Arch BooksSeries Girls Survive Graphic NovelsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781669012894Author Amy RubinateFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Stone Arch BooksSeries Girls Survive Graphic Novels