Elementary Book List: Non-Fiction All the books in this list have been read by either Jenn (proprietor of Comics in the Classroom), or one of her staff. They are certified to be appropriate for the elementary age group and have been chosen for their benefit to classrooms and libraries. Some books on the Elementary List are also available on the Intermediate List. This is because we feel these books have a wide-ranging appeal. We have noted where books are targeted for older readers at the Elementary level.All books will be reduced by 25% at time of ordering.
Draw Your Own:
Heroes
Monsters
Robots
Volumes: 3; ongoing
Written and Illustrated by: Jay Stephens 
Genre: How to Draw
Colour
Hardcover
SRP: 16.95 each
Synopsis: This series of books by Canadian Jay Stephens teaches kids how to draw their favourite type of character. Stephens takes his audience through various steps such as heads, bodies, character design, and facial expressions, by using full colour illustrations. He also includes anecdotes about various types of heroes, monsters, and robots, which will have kids learning more than just how to draw.
Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels
Volumes: 9; ongoing
Written and Illustrated by: Geronimo Stilton
Genre: Educational, Adventure
Colour
Hardcover
SRP: 10.99 or 11.99 each
Synopsis: Geronimo Stilton is the editor of the Rodent's Gazette, the most "famouse" paper on Mouse Island. In each book, Geronimo and his mouse friends travel to a new location, where they learns a lot about a piece of history, while participating in an adventure. Geronimo narrates the story, taking time out to provide information about various historical figures or elements of the story. The stories are very well researched, with the information presented in a fun and engaging way. The adventures are full of positive messages about problem-solving, historical preservation, and the search for knowledge.
Little Mouse Gets Ready
Volumes: 1; complete
Written and Illustrated by: Jeff Smith
Genre: Educational
Colour
Hardcover
SRP: 16.00
Synopsis: This is an adorable book by Jeff Smith (Bone) about a little mouse who is told by his mom to get ready to go to the barn. He proceeds to put on his clothes. The panels are definitely set up to teach kids how to get dressed through using the demonstration of the story's charming protagonist.Also by this cartoonist: 
No Girls Allowed
Volumes: 1; complete
Written by: Susan Hughes 
T-Minus: Race to the Moon
Volumes: 1; complete
Written by: Jim Ottaviani
Illustrated by: Zander Cannon
Genre: Non-Fiction
Black-and-white
Softcover
SRP: 16.99
Synopsis: This is an educational graphic novel about the Space Race. The story starts in 1957 as both the Americans and Russians are gearing up to send a man to the moon. The story is packed with detailed information about the various attempts to go to the moon and also showcases the daring of the pilots who believed in it enough to undertake such a mission. The detailed facts about the moon mission, delivered through interesting characters, without getting too technical, will appeal to kids who are interested in this particular topic.
