Additional information
by Kristen Nordstrom (Author), Paul Boston (Illustrator)
"Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs."
--Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Water
--Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching.
"Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them.
--Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute
Author Biography
Kristen Nordstrom is a full-time teacher at a STEAM Academy teaching biomimicry and other science topics. This Title One, public elementary school was started by a group of dedicated teachers and one amazing principal, to bring the power of hands-on science to second language learners and socio-economically challenged students. Kristen is a member of NSTA and Mimic Makers is her first book.
Paul Boston is the author and illustrator of Map Your Way, Find Your Way Under the Sea, and several other children's books. He starts all his artwork with his trusty ballpoint pen and brings the drawings to bright, bold, busy life on his computer.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.6 x 11.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 13, 2021
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
