About the Graphic Novel Series

From the boundless imagination of Jay Piscopo comes the epic Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, an all-ages graphic novel series in the tradition of Jules Verne, Herge, and classic comic strips like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. With his companions Jolly Roger, a 200-year-old parrot, and the faithful seadog Barney, Capt’n Eli takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict.

This series is perfect for early, tween, and reluctant readers.

Curriculum

Download lesson plans HERE. You've heard how effective comic books and graphic novels are for inspiring students in the classroom, now you can experience it for yourself with The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli! Download these engaging lesson plans by award-winning educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter and expand your curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students will learn geography mapping skills, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology and so much more!

Library Event Kit

We've developed an ocean-based trivia game that draws on books in your library's collection. As your young patrons solve trivia, they gather collectible cards provided by Capt'n Eli. Contact us for a FREE event kit! info@captneli.com

Book a Visit

Using his entertaining and engaging style, Jay Piscopo's Draw on Your Creativity workshop invites kids to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. Watch a demo HERE. To book: info@captneli.com

Meet the Author Online

An Artist at Work is an online video about Jay Piscopo's creative process. This 4 minute piece is a great resource to discuss art, creative writing, and reading books for inspiration. View HERE or contact us for a FREE DVD. info@captneli.com

Order the Books

Volume 1 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5
Volume 2 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2

Baker & Taylor
Ingram
Brodart
Amazon: Volume 1
Amazon: Volume 2
Order directly from Nemo Publishing

Distributed by:
Diamond Comics Distributors
Fax: 410-560-2583
books@diamondbookdistributors.com

Haven Distributors
5456 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
TEL: 1-877-428-3650
FAX: 773-506-4755

Contact Us

Tami Kennedy - Nemo Publishing
207-838-0816 - tami@maine.rr.com

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Science of Superheroes Expo



The Science of Superheroes Expo puts the "S" in Superheroes and Capt'n Eli puts the "S" in Submersibles! Presented by Bronx Community College and Kids' Comic Con.

STAND BY FOR ADVENTURE!
Educators: Don't miss this chance to bring comic books into your classroom and inspire your students to dive into science! Your students will research superheroes' abilities and how science plays into their powers and gadgets. Your work will be presented in a science expo at Bronx Community College in the Spring of 2010. OVERVIEW HERE.

GRAPHIC NOVEL
The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli
graphic novel series makes it easy with FREE on-line CURRICULUM your students will love.

Capt'n Eli is drenched in possibilities for Oceanography and other scientific studies. CURRICULUM HERE.

In the science lesson, students perform a series of experiments, learning about the relationship between mass, buoyancy and density. After understanding how a submarine works, students discover the legendary Alvin, the first deep-sea submersible able to carry passengers. Through research, students learn about hydrothermal vents and come to understand how scientists conduct underwater studies.

Educators interested in Jay Piscopo's The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series should contact:

Tami Kennedy
Nemo Publishing
207-838-0816
tami@maine.rr.com

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