Protect world history and culture together with Code Name X, the fantasy spy-action series with irresistibly charming characters! Code Name X Let's Run is a fantasy spy-action educational comic that follows the beloved characters from the mega-bestselling animated series Code Name X, helping kids learn about world history and culture in a fun and easy way. The original Code Name storybook series captivated readers with its charming characters and tightly woven plots, building a devoted fandom along the way. Beyond exporting rights overseas, it became the first Korean children's story to be adapted into a TV animation and a family musical, continually expanding its universe — and now it arrives as an educational comic packed with fun, emotion, and knowledge. In Code Name X Let's Run, the MSG agents travel across time and space, learning about pivotal moments in human history while battling villains who threaten the world. Readers get to explore the world and experience its history and culture firsthand, all while enjoying the signature thrills of a Code Name spy adventure. Watch closely for the exciting new History Watcher agents — characters not seen in the original series — whose adventures make the upcoming volumes even more exciting to look forward to. Essential World History and Cultural Knowledge Every Elementary Student Should Know — Packed With Rich Visuals, Up-to-Date Information, and Fun Quizzes That Build Thinking and Focus Skills Code Name X Let's Run is designed to cover the natural environments, cultures, and cultural diversity of countries around the world — topics found in the elementary social studies curriculum — all through an entertaining comic format. As readers join the spirited spy agents on secret missions, they naturally absorb key events, figures, and trends in world history, along with major cities and landmarks in each country. At the end of every chapter, readers will find essential information for understanding world history and culture, including each country's geography, climate and weather, capital city, and national flag, as well as up-to-date reading material. Fun and varied spy-training quizzes — such as spot-the-difference, puzzle codes, and code-breaking challenges — help reinforce what readers have learned, rounding out a well-crafted learning experience. Just by Reading for Fun, Kids Grow Their Global Citizenship and Cultural Awareness! The ability to understand and empathize with world history and culture is an essential quality for children growing up as global citizens. Code Name X Let's Run allows kids to indirectly experience stories of unfamiliar countries and people from the past, naturally absorbing diverse cultures and gaining a broader perspective on the society and world around them within the larger flow of world history. After reading this book, children will find their curiosity about other countries' history and culture growing, and they'll discover themselves feeling much closer to the world. It also helps build background knowledge and spark interest in world history and culture in preparation for the history curriculum that begins in earnest in middle school. Code Name X Let's Run will be a wonderful guide leading children into the world of history and culture. * Animation Produced by Side9 Side9 is an animation studio formed by experts from various fields of animation. Using proprietary 3D cartoon rendering technology, they create animations that both children and adults can enjoy, laugh at, and talk about together. Side9 won the Grand Prize at the Korea Creative Content Agency's Animation Bootcamp for Goblin Repairman, and the Korea Advertising Award for their Samyang Ramen commercial. Code Name X was selected for production support under the Korea Creative Content Agency's Animation Feature and Level-Up Program and won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award in the animation category at the Korea Content Awards. Their theatrical feature Underdog won Best Animation at the Silk Road International Film Festival. Side9 continues to strive to create great content that transcends generations and everyday life.