Reading should help readers discover something new, whether that’s a new story, a new interest, or a new way of seeing the world.
That’s why we’re excited to announce that NASA’s Astrobiology Graphic Histories series is available on Comics Plus®! With a wide variety of school- and library-ready STEAM picture books and comics, Comics Plus now also offers the complete collection of NASA graphic histories for middle school students and older readers.
I’m personally thrilled to welcome NASA to Comics Plus and bring the Astrobiology Graphic Histories to our school and library communities. This partnership brings together two things our team cares deeply about: helping readers discover great content and making learning engaging and accessible. NASA’s stories give readers an exciting way to explore science, ask big questions, and follow their curiosity—exactly the kind of discovery we want to inspire through Comics Plus.
The partnership marks an important milestone for Comics Plus: our first new publisher distributorship in more than two years and the first since becoming part of Joyful Reading Company. The NASA collection brings fresh, high-interest STEAM content to our growing digital collection.
Big Questions. Big Universe.
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, Are we alone?
That question lies at the heart of astrobiology, NASA’s multidisciplinary study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. NASA’s Astrobiology Program investigates how life began and evolved here on Earth, as well as where and how life might exist elsewhere.
Now, readers can dig into that science through graphic storytelling.
For educators and librarians, the series offers another way to connect reading with science and space exploration. For readers, it’s an invitation to ask questions, follow their curiosity, and explore ideas that reach far beyond Earth.
Comics Plus makes those opportunities easy to share, with:
- Unlimited, simultaneous access—no holds or waitlists
- Curated, age-appropriate collections designed for school and library audiences
- 24/7 access for online and offline reading
- A simple, intuitive reading experience across desktop and mobile devices
- Easy management for educators and librarians
From Reading to Shared Discovery
NASA’s Astrobiology Graphic Histories offer more than an opportunity to read; they can spark shared experiences and extend learning beyond the page.
Educators and librarians can bring their community together around this title through the unlimited, simultaneous-access model that’s the bedrock of Comics Plus. For middle and high school students, the S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge turns reading into an opportunity for discovery and connection. The regional reading incentive program, which frequently partners with organizations such as the Orange County Department of Education and space organizations, challenges students to read science-themed books for a chance to win prizes, including model rocket kits or virtual meet-and-greets with NASA engineers, through the Beanstack reading platform.
Together, these programs show how reading can become more than a solitary activity—it can bring students, educators, librarians, and communities together around a shared curiosity about the search for life.
Bring Comics Plus to Your Community
Want to bring unlimited access to NASA’s Astrobiology Graphic Histories and thousands of other digital comics, manga, graphic novels, and picture books to your readers? Get in touch with our team!
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