Ailynn Collins

In 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.

People 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 nonfiction 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.

Xenia 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 Return to Ravens Pass tale will chill young readers to the bone.

Ethan 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 Return to Ravens Pass tale will chill young readers to the bone.

A group of six young miners are exploring Asteroid AX245 to find the mineral ixonium. It is the most valuable substance in the galaxy and is used to power interstellar travel. The group splits into three teams to explore some tunnels in the asteroid’s surface. But just before one team begins digging into the rock, they receive an urgent message. The other team reports seeing a black, gooey substance oozing out of the rock. Their report is cut off by their loud screams... and then total silence. What happened to Team Gamma? And what is the black goo that seems to have a will of its own? Can the rest of the young miners discover the truth about Asteroid AX245 before it’s too late?

It’s been a year since the Fortuna colony was established. The human colonists were invited by alien beings to settle on the moon in a distant solar system. The aliens never showed themselves, but they provided the humans with everything needed to thrive in their new home. However, several colonists have recently disappeared without a trace. The colony’s leaders decide that the settlers need to leave. But before they do, the colonists are invited to share a final meal with their alien hosts. What happened to the missing humans? And why did the aliens invite the colonists to share their world? All will be revealed at the final feast!

When 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!

When 12-year-old Adam and his Mum buy an old wardrobe at a local furniture 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?

A group of six young miners are exploring Asteroid AX245 to find the mineral ixonium. It is the most valuable substance in the galaxy and is used to power interstellar travel. The group splits into three teams to explore some tunnels in the asteroid's surface. But just before one team begins digging into the rock, they receive an urgent message. The other team reports seeing a black, gooey substance oozing out of the rock. Their report is cut off by their loud screams--and then total silence. What happened to Team Gamma? And what is the black goo that seems to have a will of its own? Can the rest of the young miners discover the truth about Asteroid AX245 before it's too late?

It's been six months since Fortuna colony was established on a moon in a distant solar system. The aliens who invited the colonists here have never shown themselves, but they've provided everything the human settlers need to thrive. However, after several people vanish without a trace, the colony leaders decide it's time to leave. But before they do, the aliens provide a final delicious meal for their human guests. What is the real reason the aliens invited the colonists to their world? All will be revealed at the final feast

A group of six young miners are exploring Asteroid AX245 to find the mineral ixonium. It is the most valuable substance in the galaxy and is used to power interstellar travel. The group splits into three teams to explore some tunnels in the asteroid's surface. But just before one team begins digging into the rock, they receive an urgent message. The other team reports seeing a black, gooey substance oozing out of the rock. Their report is cut off by their loud screams--and then total silence. What happened to Team Gamma? And what is the black goo that seems to have a will of its own? Can the rest of the young miners discover the truth about Asteroid AX245 before it's too late?

When 12-year-old Adam and his Mom buy an old wardrobe at a local furniture store, 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 store owner shoos away the old woman and apologizes, explaining that "The Witch" has been causing problems and shouting curses at people in the neighborhood 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?

When 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 behavior grows even more bizarre at a party honoring 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