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Astrobiology Graphic Novels

The left part of the image shows the cover of Issue 4. The title reads "Astrobiology: The Story of our Search for Life in the Universe." Crescents of Jupiter and Saturn can be seen agains a black backdrop. Moons of the giant planets float about in the darkness. The right of the image shows a two-page spread from the interior of of the graphic novel featuring Europa Clipper.
A new edition of Issue #4 of Astrobiology: The Story of our Search for Life in the Universe has been released, and now includes NASA Europa Clipper mission.
NASA Astrobiology/Aaron Gronstal
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Book
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.1 – Life on Earth has evolved with complex diversity…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • LS1 - Molecules to Organisms
Heliophysics Topics
  • Habitable Zone
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

An 8-issue graphic novel series that explores the many facets of astrobiology, the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe.

  • Issue 1: The Origin of Science (available in Korean)
  • Issue 2: Mission to Mars (available in Korean)
  • Issue 3: Missions to the Inner Solar System
  • Issue 4: Missions to the Outer Solar System
  • Issue 5: Astrobiology and Earth
  • Issue 6: Living Beyond the Solar System
  • Issue 7: Prebiotic Chemistry and the Origin of Life (available in Japanese)
  • Issue 8: Biosignatures

Read all 8 issues of the graphic novel here.