"A picture book biography of astronomer and comet-finder Caroline Herschel, the first woman in the world to be paid to be a scientist"--
Pamela S. Turner Poradie kníh
Táto autorka mala už od detstva záľubu v knihách a zvieratách. Jej záujem o prírodu a svet ju zaviedol do Kene, kde študovala a cestovala po Afrike, stretla svojho manžela a spoznala bohatú divokú zver. Tieto skúsenosti, spolu so životom v rôznych krajinách ako sú Filipíny, Japonsko a Južná Afrika, inšpirovali jej písanie. Napriek kariére v oblasti medzinárodných vzťahov a verejného zdravia sa nakoniec rozhodla venovať písaniu, čiastočne inšpirovaná japonským príbehom Hačika, ktorý sa stal jej prvou knihou. Jej diela sa často zameriavajú na prírodu a vedu, odrážajú jej vášeň pre zvieratá a podmorský svet, ktorý rada skúma potápaním.
- 2024
- 2022
How to Build a Human
- 176 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps! How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens. How, when, and why did we: 1.stand up, 2.smash rocks, 3.get swelled heads, 4.take a hike, 5.invent barbecue, 6.start talking (and never shut up), and 7.become storytellers? This fascinating, wickedly funny account of our evolutionary journey turns science into an irresistible story. Vetted by experts at the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program, the book also features incredibly detailed portraits by celebrated paleo-artist John Gurche that bring our early ancestors to life.
- 2020
Crow Smarts
- 80 stránok
- 3 hodiny čítania
Bird brain is a compliment when you learn that New Caledonia crows can outsmart scientists! Engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs makes for an excellent addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.
- 2011
A capitivating and beautifully photographed Scientists in the Field title about a man trying to discover the effects pesticides have on frogs and, in turn, on us.