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by Mary Wissinger (Author), Danielle Pioli
Give kids hours of entertainment with the Women in Science Coloring and Activity Book! The Science Wide Open series of educational picture books, written by Mary Wissinger and illustrated by Danielle Pioli, encourages kids to ask questions about the world around them. Readers learn basic science concepts through the stories of inspiring women who helped change the world with their discoveries. This coloring book is a companion to the first three titles in the series: Women in Biology, Women in Chemistry, and Women in Physics. While reading the books, encourage kids to break out the art supplies and get creative coloring the illustrations of scientists and their experiments. Simple prompts promote curiosity along the way, including activities like brainstorming your own hypothesis, labeling equipment used in a laboratory, and a game of "spot the difference." To keep the fun going, check out the More Women in Science Coloring and Activity Book accompanying the next three books in the series, Women in Engineering, Women in Medicine, and Women in Botany.
Author Biography
Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing (and writing and writing!). A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the Science Wide Open Series and the My First Science Textbook Series. To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com. Danielle Pioli is an artist and illustrator whose mission is to inspire others to create. The idea of creating a whole universe from her mind to paper is what made her fall in love with art and storytelling. As a child, she was drawn to magic-what she calls Quantum Physics now. She creates art, illustrations, comics, zines, poems, songs, and hypnotherapy sessions. She is the illustrator of the Science Wide Open Series. For more information on Danielle's work, you can visit her website at DaniellePioli.com.
