Jess Keating is een auteur die de wereld verkent door middel van boeiende verhalen. Haar werk put vaak uit haar achtergrond als zoöloog, waarbij ze wetenschappelijke inzichten combineert met literaire creativiteit. Keating's schrijven omspant diverse genres, van fictie tot non-fictie, en biedt lezers altijd een uniek perspectief op de wereld om hen heen. Haar proza staat bekend om zijn nieuwsgierigheid en zijn vermogen om interesse te wekken voor de natuurlijke wereld.
This picture book has been written especially for the braille reader. This is the story of Eugenie Clark, a woman whose passion for sea life and whose scientific contributions led to her being nicknamed 'Shark Lady.'
Florence Merriam Bailey emerges as a pioneering scientist whose passion for birds sparked a national interest in bird-watching. Her dedication not only inspired countless individuals to appreciate avian life but also fueled her relentless efforts in conservation, highlighting the importance of protecting our feathered companions. The narrative celebrates her contributions to ornithology and environmental advocacy, showcasing her impact on both science and society.
The creators of Pink Is for Blobfish are back, and they've brought 17 of their most revolting friends: there are slippery, slimy snot otters, gulls that projectile-vomit on command, fish that communicate via flatulence, and chipmunks that cultivate healthy forests by pooping a trail of seeds wherever they go. But there's more to these skin-crawling creatures than meets the eye, and as zoologist Jess Keating explains, sometimes it's the very things that make us gag that allow these animals to survive in the wild.
It's Pinkalicious meets Fear Factor in this nonfiction picture book introducing the weirdest, wildest, pinkest critters in the animal kingdom! Some people think pink is a pretty color. A fluffy, sparkly, princess-y color. But it's so much more. Sure, pink is the color of princesses and bubblegum, but it's also the color of monster slugs and poisonous insects. Not to mention ultra-intelligent dolphins, naked mole rats and bizarre, bloated blobfish. Isn't it about time to rethink pink? Slip on your rose-colored glasses and take a walk on the wild side with zoologist Jess Keating, whose other books in the World of Weird Animals series include What Makes a Monster? and Cute as an Axolotl. A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016 "The 2016 Ambassador to Young People’s Science and Nature books is unquestionably the blobfish." —Shelftalker "Readers will never look at pink the same way." —Publishers Weekly
Best friends Bunbun & Bonbon discover their superhero alter egos!A picnic, a comic book, and a flash of lightning launch Bunbun & Bonbon into a brand-new adventure in the third book in this young graphic novel series.
The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a time when women in STEM were startlingly rare. The daughter of a seamstress and a cobbler, Jeanne Villepreux-Power began her career as a dressmaker, sewing beautiful gowns for the Parisian aristocracy. But her heart longed for more, and when she moved to the seaside, she became fascinated by the ocean's mysteries. She filled her pockets with seashells and specimens, and filled her notebooks with oservations about coral and crustaceans and all manner of marine life. The argonaut interested her most of all, but Jeanne's observations of this shy creature were confounded by its tendency to swim away when approached. Jeanne wanted a way to bring a piece of the ocean home with her, and that's she came to build the world's first aquarium—an invention that would pave the way for countless scientific discoveries in the years to come... Jess Keating (Shark Lady) and Michelle Mee Nutter (Allergic) bring Jeanne's story vividly to life with lively text and vibrant artwork that captures the curiosity and perseverance this pioneering woman in science brought to everything she did.
Best friends Bunbun and Bonbon go hunting for some luck in this adorable young graphic novel. A bad-luck day turns into an epic quest in the second book in this graphic novel series starring a chipper young bunny and a fancy talking candy. Featuring zany text and heartwarming artwork from acclaimed author-illustrator Jess Keating, Bunbun & Bonbon: Hoppy Go Lucky will delight emerging readers who are eager to dive in to graphic novels. Graphix series are ideal books for even the youngest readers. With funny, simple text, unforgettable characters, illustrations that support comprehension, and approachable story lengths, these books grow newly independent readers' confidence and turn them into lifelong book lovers!