References

1. Are Comic Books an Effective Way to Engage Nonmajors in Learning and Appreciating Science?
Quote from the study -- "As the text-based biology content was presented in comic format, a positive association between one's attitude toward comics and biology may suggest that this comic book could have played a role in influencing student attitudes about biology. Taken all together, our results suggest that, with regard to student learning, comic book stories lose nothing to traditional textbooks while having the added potential benefit of improving attitudes about biology." Exerpt from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164570/

2. The benefits and risks of comics in education
Quote from article -- "Image-based storytelling is a powerful educational tool. Comics are probably more able to combine story and information simultaneously, more effectively and seamlessly, than almost any other medium." Exerpt from http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/01/the-benefits-and-risks-of-comics-in-education/

3. OU study shows graphic novel readers retain more information versus traditional textbook users
Quote from article -- "In a companion study, 114 students assigned a graphic novel in a senior-level business course were asked to provide feedback regarding their experiences with the book. More than 80 percent of students indicated that the graphic novel compared favorably to traditional textbooks." Exerpt from http://newsok.com/ou-study-shows-graphic-novel-readers-retain-more-information-versus-traditional-textbook-users/article/3748784

4. The Power of Visual Communication
https://www.comparehare.co.uk/the-power-of-visual-communication/

5. Super-powered literacy: The  benefits of comics in the classroom
Quote from article -- "Comics, thanks to their strong visual element, have also shown  promise as a teaching aid for second-language learners and students with learning difficulties." Exerpt from http://www.ccl-cca.ca/ccl/Newsroom/Releases/20100721Comics.html

6. More than just funny books: Comics and prose literacy for boys
Quote from article -- "Comic books can help children with learning or reading difficulties. Research highlights how a number of the features found in comics can be of benefit to those with dyslexia and similar challenges, particularly the left-to-right organization of comics' panels, the use of upper case letters, and the use of symbols and context to help with comprehension. As well, the research indicates that learners who can read well and those with reading problems are equally attracted to comics." Exerpt from http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Reports/LessonsInLearning/LinL20100721Comics.html

7. Learning from the sequence: The use of comics in instruction
Quote from article -- "This research implies that comics have the intrinsic potential of being a valuable affective and cognitive tool and can be used in instruction for, among others, motivational and retention purposes." Exerpt from http://www.english.ufl.edu/imagetext/archives/v3_3/mallia/

8. MagLev train in Japan
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30067889

9. Angler fish for heat n light
http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/rarely-seen-anglerfish-caught-california-coast