The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder: The Asian Hall of Fame

Explore the first English children's picture book on how fireworks and gunpowder were created This action-packed adventure features amazing illustrations which make history come alive.

This is the second adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao transports the kids Emma and Ethan back in time to learn how fantastic creations came to be This exciting journey investigates fireworks and gunpowder.

It is like Globe Trekker meeting Back to the Future The trio begins their trip 2,000 years ago in China Alchemists discovered the secret formula for explosive powder and ancient dynasties used it.... even in war. Witness the evolution from flamethrower and bomb to gun and missile. However, fireworks also spread across the globe Zip through the centuries to see how scientific advancements made new colors and shapes. Now everyone can celebrate happy occasions with dazzling light shows in the sky.

Adults and children will enjoy this sequel to The Discovery of Ramen like. This story vividly introduces interesting facts (even chemistry) with globe trotting. Readers will learn lessons never taught in school, plus see how these creations made possible modern pyrotechnics for festivals and holidays, from the Fourth of July to New Year's. Discover more amazing inventions from The Asian Hall of Fame in the future

Teachers and librarians will appreciate how students eagerly absorb history, culture, and key words. Fans of comics and graphic novels will delight in the dynamic artwork, scenes so spectacular that you can see the sparkles and smell the smoke coming off the printed pages.

"an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections."
- Midwest Book Review

Author: Phil Amara, Oliver Chin
Publisher: Immedium
Published: 11/06/2018
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781597021425
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2018
Publishers Weekly 11/05/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 1

About the Author
Phil Amara was an editor at Kitchen Sink Press and Dark Horse Comics, and writer of the The Nevermen comic book series and the book So, You Wanna Be A Comic Book Artist?: How To Break Into Comics! The Ultimate Guide For Kids. Currently he is a elementary school teacher in Massachusetts.

Oliver Chin is the author of the popular annual children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This remains the only series in English on the animals of the Lunar New Year, which is increasingly celebrated worldwide. He presents at schools, libraries, and museums nationwide and teaches artists of all ages how to create their own comic books.

Juan Calle is a Science illustrator from UC Santa Cruz, and art director at Liberum Donum Studios, based in Bogotá, Colombia. Juan created Immedium's children's book Good Dream, Bad Dream and illustrated The Year of the Rooster. Liberum Donum has worked for Weldon Owen publishing and Capstone Press, on titles for young audiences such as Show me How series, Papermania!, How to be a Werewolf, How to be a Zombie, and How to Draw Incredible Dinosaurs. The team works for the advertising and entertainment industry, and creates 2D and 3D animation for movies and TV, and visual development and concept art for video games.