Running Wild

Awesome Animals in Motion

Galadriel Watson, Samantha Dixon

$22.99

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

ANNICK PRESS
01 July 2020

Children's & Educational; Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

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 marvellous 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 title that features well-organized text and useful illustrations. An excellent choice for a book talk.' - School Library Journal

'Jump, hop, or pounce on this winning, informative title.' - Kirkus

By: Galadriel Watson
Illustrated by: Samantha Dixon
Imprint: ANNICK PRESS
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 298mm, Width: 241mm,
ISBN: 9781773213699
ISBN 10: 1773213695
Pages: 68
Publication Date: 01 July 2020
Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.