Running Wild
Awesome Animals in Motion
Published on 28. May 2020
Book
Hardback
68 pages
978-1-77321-370-5 (ISBN)
Description
Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move!
A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion.
In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs-and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon's energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread.
A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion.
In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs-and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon's energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 298 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77321-370-5 (9781773213705)
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Persons
Galadriel Watson has a Master's in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. She has written over 20 books and magazine articles for kids on all subjects, from eels to earthquakes. She lives with her family and pets in a small town in British Columbia. Samantha Dixon is an illustrator who loves getting inspired by nature and using bright colours to depict stories. She is an alumna of Sheridan College and currently lives in the Greater Toronto Area.