Benjamin A. Wilgus
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright...
Author
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"To the moon and back! A sci-fi middle-grade graphic novel about a young girl's long-awaited summer trip across space with one of her moms. But when her relationship with her mom goes sideways, so does her trip. Will Grace be able to save her summer vacation before it ends? Grace is SO EXCITED to fly a freighter from her home space station (and away from her BORING mother Evelyn) to a faraway moon! Plus, she’ll get some quality time with her FUN...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Nadia is a teen with a dream: to be the first woman on Mars. But to get there, she's got to learn all she can about the science of spaceflight. It's a good thing her friend Eleanor is an Attitude Determination and Control Officer - basically, she pilots the International Space Station! Eleanor takes Nadia on a conceptual journey through an entire crewed mission to Mars, and explains every challenge that must be overcome along the way; from escaping...
Series
Chronin volume 1
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Her name is Mirai Yoshida. She was not born in Japan. She is not supposed to be in 1864. But, through a time-travel mishap, Mirai is stuck with no way out. Help may be found when she befriends Hatsu, a humble tea mistress harboring a dangerous secret. Yet time is running short for the entire nation, because Mirai knows that the shogunate is about to fall. Learning the way of the sword might be her only path towards survival.
Series
Chronin volume 1
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Japan's history will never be the same. With the unexpected deaths of several major historical figures, the country's time line has veered off course. The Meiji Restoration will never happen. Mirai Yoshida, college undergrad turned wandering samurai, is unable to go back home. Unless a high-stakes plan is enacted to realign the past. To succeed, she and her newfound friends must face a dangerous and powerful enemy - a time traveler who glimpsed Japan's...
Series
Crossplay love volume 4
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The misunderstandings between the Otaku and Punk continue! When Shimazaki asks Hanae to help him with some modeling, Hana becomes a wig model. Mei is disappointed to see Hana with a stranger (a.k.a. Shimazaki in cosplay), worrying about what their relationship could be. Then Shuumei's best friend, Yuzuru, recognizes Shimazaki...and figures out that Hana is really Hanae?! Yuzuru is the only one who knows both of their secrets, but what's he supposed...
Series
Crossplay love volume 6
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Mei and Hana are still completely clueless as to each other's true identities, but Yuuma and Shuumei's true colors are beginning to peek through! When a series of unexpected events result in Yuuma being invited over to Shuumei's house for the day, suddenly being in close proximity means both have to be careful not to let the cat out of the bag. There are pitfalls and traps galore to avoid if Yuuma wants to keep his secret!"--
Series
Crossplay love volume 7
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"SECRETS, SECRETS ARE NO FUN... When two very different boys know each other as two very different girls, it’s no wonder things get confusing! Mei and Hana’s friendship only grows, meanwhile the antagonism between otaku Yuuma and punk Shuumei has shown no signs of lessening. However, things are about to get jumbled. As friend Kanoko’s persistence turns tiring, Mei approaches Yuuma for help in fending him off! The unexpected event brings Mei...
Series
Crossplay love volume 8
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When two guys who hate each other are also two girls forming a close friendship, wires are bound to get crossed! After the manager of Cafe Roman is injured in an accident, his crossdressing friend Shizuku is recruited to help keep the shop afloat. Hana takes the utmost care not to out Shizuku's real identity, but it might already be too late for that...?"--Back cover.
Series
Crossplay love volume 3
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The punk, Shuumei, and the otaku, Yuuma, fell for each other while crossdressed as cool beauty Mei and bubbly maid Hana, respectively. Things continue to spiral as Yuuma and his bestie Shimazaki try to help cure their normie friend Nakamura, who's afraid of girls...because they keep falling in love with him! Though they otaku aren't exactly sympathetic, Shimazaki offers to help him...by accidentally taking him to Roman, the cafe where Yuuma works...
Series
Crossplay love volume 5
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Otaku Yuuma and punk Shuumei still have no idea just how close they are to their crushes! Neither has any clue that the girl they like is actually their least favorite person in disguise. So while "Mei" and "Hana" are slowly bridging the gap between them and getting closer to the objects of their affections, other events churn in the background. Just when everything seems to be going well, Mei's spirit is put to the ultimate test!"--
Series
Crossplay love volume 9
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"MISTAKEN IDENTITY! When Hanayama gets his hands on some erroneous information, he mistakenly assumes that Yuuma is a close friend of Shuumei’s and kidnaps him to exact his revenge! It’s not like Yuuma means anything to Shuumei, so what will Shuumei do when he finds out?! When a case of mistaken identity goes this wrong, surely something else is bound to slip!"--
Series
Adventure zone volume 5
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Bureau of Balance has located yet another Grand Relic, and this time it's...time? A small mining town called Refuge has been locked away behind an arcane bubble, and somewhere inside it the Temporal Chalice is causing unknown mayhem. Taako, Magnus, and Merle are launched into their investigation, but they've barely had a chance to get their feet under them before the situation literally falls apart. When the town clocktower strikes noon, Refuge...
Author
Series
Adventure zone volume 6
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Our heroes are finally nearing the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells them is hidden at the heart of Wonderland, a carnival of torment. Once inside, the boys will have their shot at winning the Bell...but each step forward comes at a horrible cost. And the deeper...