Smithsonian Releases New Graphic Novel Series Available in February

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Smithsonian Books is publishing a graphic novel series called Secret Smithsonian Adventures in which four middle schoolers visiting the Smithsonian discover that someone is tampering with history, so they must use their history and science knowledge to thwart these evil plots. Each book in the series will tie in with a different Smithsonian museum or gallery and its subject area.

This first volume, available Feb. 23, is The Wrong Wrights. Dominique, Eric, Josephine and Ajay are excited about a field trip to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, but when they get there, they find a very different museum than the one they were expecting. Not only is it much smaller, it is also filled with balloons, blimps, and dirigibles. Where is the Spirit of St. Louis? Where is the Apollo 11 command module? Where is the Wright Brothers' 1903 flyer? With the help of a museum "fabrications specialist," they travel through time to try and restore the Wright brothers to their well-earned place in history. Along the way they also learn about aerodynamics and other aviation principles from a wise-cracking computer named Smitty.

The Wrong Wrights is a can't-miss educational adventure that is best suited for 9- to 12-year-old readers and their parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians.

About the Authors

Hockensmith is the New York Times-bestselling author or co-author of 10 books, most recently the Nick and Tesla series of middle-grade mysteries. Chris Kientz is the writer and producer of the international award-winning Smithsonian Channel television production Raven Tales. Lee Nielsen is an animator, illustrator, concept artist and designer.

About the Book

Title: The Wrong Wrights (Secret Smithsonian Adventures #1)
Authors: Chris Kientz and Steve Hockensmith
Illustrator: Lee Nielsen
On-Sale Date: 2/23/2016
Price: $10.95 / Pages: 64
ISBN: 978-1-58834-541-7
Smithsonian Books

CONTACT: Matt Litts, (202) 633-2495, [email protected]

SOURCE Smithsonian Books