{"product_id":"the-curie-society-volume-2-isbn-9780262544375","title":"The Curie Society, Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe plucky young scientist heroes of \u003ci\u003eThe Curie Society \u003c\/i\u003ego toe-to-toe with a powerful and sinister threat in a globe-spanning scientific adventure on the cutting edge of advanced biotech.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur heroic teen science prodigies are back for a new mission with the Curie Society, an elite secret organization where brilliant women can pursue the furthest reaches of their intellect, and this time they face a threat more serious and more sinister than anything they’ve encountered before!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaya, Taj, and Simone are supposed to be spending their summer broadening their horizons, but their plans take a strange and puzzling turn when the Curie Society’s original chapter, at the Sorbonne in Paris, calls on them for help. Daksha, a Society alumna, is promoting cutting-edge science and technology startups at a showcase event, but someone has threatened to stop her and the proceedings. When Daksha is poisoned, the team swings into action to investigate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong with new friends from the Paris chapter of the Curie Society, the team is thrown into a globe-spanning quest and a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a shadowy villain intent on controlling the world’s wealth through advanced biotech. The Curie Society will need all their specialized science skills to stop this scheme before it’s too late!\u003cb\u003ePraise for Volume 1 in The Curie Society Series:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers eager for greater representation of women in the sciences will cheer...”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The   characterization is deft and snappy, and the visual storytelling   efficient and dynamic with an expressive color palette and varied panel   layout... A STEM treat for the curious.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Budding   scientists and fans of exciting graphic novels are in for a rollicking   journey that stresses that women in STEM truly are better together.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e— School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“With suspenseful espionage, nerdy humor and a group of dauntless, eager trailblazers fostering genuine friendships, \u003ci\u003eThe Curie Society\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to fascinate curious minds.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Janet   Harvey’s script packs in high-kicking derring-do and affecting   character moments, and as a celebration of diversity and female   empowerment her story cannot be faulted.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Financial Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Full of action . . . a great addition to have for any young girl's library.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―\u003ci\u003eComicBuzz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The   three diverse heroines of the secret Curie Society using brains,   resourcefulness and cutting-edge technology to outwit nefarious rogue   scientists who threaten the world. Right on!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―\u003ci\u003eNature Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A   delightful graphic novel that will certainly help younger readers  learn  lots of science and technological innovations and ideas,  stimulating  their curious minds.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―\u003ci\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Highly entertaining and packed with interesting science.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e―\u003ci\u003ePhysics World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Simone, Maya and Taj return in this fast-paced sequel to The Curie Society. The mystery seamlessly integrates scientific explanations into a STEM-based adventure you can’t put down!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Christine Taylor-Butler, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Tribes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSave the...Tigers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was a delight to join the young women of the Curie Society on another thrilling adventure as they use science and teamwork to solve problems and protect the world.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Shohini Ghose, quantum physicist; author of \u003ci\u003eHer Space, Her Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Teens to adults can experience the thrill of science through this lively futuristic adventure story. The book beautifully highlights contemporary projects of female scientists committed to a socially responsible and equitable world!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jane Margolis, co-author of \u003ci\u003ePower On!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn\u003ci\u003e The Curie Society\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e“A fun comic starring heroines who find themselves solving one scientific puzzle after the next!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Artemis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Einhorn\u003c\/b\u003e (Co-Creator) grew up loving \u003ci\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatgirl\u003c\/i\u003e, female detective stories, and teen spy thrillers, so she started EEP Universe to make her own. In her career she’s worked with Godzilla, Batman, and Superman, and as an executive producer for EEP she co-created the teen detective scripted podcast series \u003ci\u003eLethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e, the science adventure graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eThe Curie Society\u003c\/i\u003e, and the webcomic\/pop music star \u003ci\u003eFree Hexel\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others. She lives in New York City and Southampton with her creative partner, Adam Staffaroni.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Staffaroni \u003c\/b\u003e(Co-Creator) is a lifelong fan of comics, and as an editor he’s worked on books starring Punky Brewster, Care Bears, Peanuts, and many more. Now an executive producer for EEP Universe, Adam creates new worlds for young readers with his creative partner, Heather Einhorn. He’s a graduate of Dartmouth College and received an MFA as part of the first-ever graduating class at the Center for Cartoon Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriters Guild Award winner \u003cb\u003eAnne Toole (Writer) \u003c\/b\u003ecurrently writes the \u003ci\u003eHorizon Zero Dawn \u003c\/i\u003ecomic from Titan. She was also lead writer on the \u003ci\u003eCurse of the Pharaohs \u003c\/i\u003eDLC for \u003ci\u003eAssassin’s Creed: Origins\u003c\/i\u003e, creator of the 100-episode series\u003ci\u003e Alles Liebe, Annette,\u003c\/i\u003e and wrote for the Emmy-winning web series \u003ci\u003eThe Lizzie Bennet Diaries.\u003c\/i\u003e Anne serves as Co-Chair for the Women in Games SIG of the International Games Developers Association (IGDA) and is an elected Board Member and Communications Chair for the IGDA Los Angeles Chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonia Liao (Artist)\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and comic artist based in Westford, Massachusetts. 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