Books in A True Book: Behind the Scenes series

Learn the history of auto racing, what it is like to be a race car driver, and much more.Race car technology has come a long way from the early days of auto racing. Today's cars rely on sleek, aerodynamic shapes and powerful engines to give drivers more speed and control than ever before. In this book, readers (Grades 3-5) will find out how engineers and other creative, forward-thinking people work to push race car technology to the limit.

Find out what it is like to work as an animator, what is in story for the future of animation, and more.From Steamboat Willie to Finding Dory, the world of animation has seen many changes over the years. But one thing that always stays the same is animators' commitment to creating amazing entertainment. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how animation was invented, how the technology behind it has changed over time, and how the latest animated films are made.

Ranmaru spends his whole life not fitting in, until the oddballs of the Art Squad adopt him as one of their own. Ranmaru Kurisu comes from a family of hardy, rough-and-tumble fisherfolk and he sticks out at home like a delicate, artistic sore thumb. It’s given him a raging inferiority complex and a permanently pessimistic outlook. Now that he’s in college, he’s hoping to find a sense of belonging. But after a whole life of being left out, does he even know how to fit in?! Ryuji Goda, Art Squad president and sterling example of self-confidence, has become anxiety-ridden Ranmaru’s greatest role model. Surely under the guidance of such a genius, Ranmaru will come into his own? But now a film camp at a remote mansion is putting Goda’s assurance to the test. Is Ranmaru up to the challenge of saving his mentor from his greatest fear—a child?!

Ranmaru Kurisu comes from a family of hardy, rough-and-tumble fisher folk, and he sticks out at home like a delicate, artistic sore thumb. It’s given him a raging inferiority complex and a permanently pessimistic outlook. Now that he’s in college, he’s hoping to find a sense of belonging. But after a whole life of being left out, does he even know how to fit in?! It’s two months into Ranmaru’s college career, and if he’s learned one thing, it’s that he’s really uncomfortable around other people. But when he stumbles into a zombie mob attack, he’s forced out of his comfort zone in the most dramatic way possible! Of course it’s just a movie shoot, but when he wakes up from his ignoble faint, he’s been whisked away behind the scenes with the Art Squad! Could this group of weirdoes be what Ranmaru’s been looking for all his life?!

Ranmaru spends his whole life not fitting in, until the oddballs of the Art Squad adopt him as one of their own.Ranmaru Kurisu comes from a family of hardy, rough-and-tumble fisherfolk and he sticks out at home like a delicate, artistic sore thumb. It’s given him a raging inferiority complex and a permanently pessimistic outlook. Now that he’s in college, he’s hoping to find a sense of belonging. But after a whole life of being left out, does he even know how to fit in?! The Art Squad has always felt like home to its members, but as their chief’s final year winds down, doubts being to assail them all. Tomu worries he has no talent, Ruka decides to quit the club early to live up to family expectations, Izumi’s amnesia finally starts to get to him, and Maasa plans to give up zombies in order to find a man. Now it’s up to Ranmaru, the newest and most neurotic club member, to save the spirit of Art Squad!

Learn how robots are improving our lives today, what robots might be able to do in the future, and more.Robots used to be something found mainly in science fiction stories. But today, these incredible machines have become a part of everyday life for countless people around the world. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out how the earliest robots were invented and how robot technology has improved over time.

Learn the history of auto racing, what it is like to be a race car driver, and much more.Race car technology has come a long way from the early days of auto racing. Today's cars rely on sleek, aerodynamic shapes and powerful engines to give drivers more speed and control than ever before. In this book, readers (Grades 3-5) will find out how engineers and other creative, forward-thinking people work to push race car technology to the limit.

Ranmaru spends his whole life not fitting in, until the oddballs of the Art Squad adopt him as one of their own.Ranmaru Kurisu comes from a family of hardy, rough-and-tumble fisher folk, and he sticks out at home like a delicate, artistic sore thumb. It’s given him a raging inferiority complex and a permanently pessimistic outlook. Now that he’s in college, he’s hoping to find a sense of belonging. But after a whole life of being left out, does he even know how to fit in?!

Find out what it is like to work as an animator, what is in story for the future of animation, and more.From Steamboat Willie to Finding Dory, the world of animation has seen many changes over the years. But one thing that always stays the same is animators' commitment to creating amazing entertainment. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how animation was invented, how the technology behind it has changed over time, and how the latest animated films are made.

Learn how robots are improving our lives today, what robots might be able to do in the future, and more.Robots used to be something found mainly in science fiction stories. But today, these incredible machines have become a part of everyday life for countless people around the world. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out how the earliest robots were invented and how robot technology has improved over time.