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BOOK 2 OF ANDY WARNER’S ‘12 ODDBALL HISTORIES CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES IS OUT NOW: SPICES AND SPUDS

The second installment of the hilarious and informative children’s graphic novel series ODDBALL HISTORIES by Andy Warner ‘12 is out now! This time, Andy explores SPICES AND SPUDS and our long complicated history with plants.

“A concise overview of a complex and fascinating history presented in a digestible visual medium.”—Kirkus Reviews

“An introduction to plants as crops that entertains as well as it educates. A helpful purchase for covering changes over time and the interdependence of trade and agriculture.”—School Library Journal

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Andy Warner’s ’12 Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets

Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valor? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature to orbit the Earth? Or that a popular anime called Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for Japan’s huge raccoon population? Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets by Andy Warner ’12 explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of, and the ones that make use of us. Packed with incredible facts and charming stories like these, this is the perfect book for curious readers. This graphic novel was released in September from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

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