A fun, vibrantly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of a natural history museum and all the incredible people who work there!
Welcome to the Science and Natural History Museum! Here youll see all kinds of cool things, from a whole Dunkleosteus skeleton to a tiny dwarf seahorse to a glimpse of the Andromeda Galaxy. Youll also meet all kinds of cool peoplelike volcanologists, paleontologists, squid biologists, and many morewho research fascinating questions so that they can answer yours.
But what do these people do all day at the science museum?
Well, theres only one way to find out! Join a field trip through the busy museum and find out about all the kinds of scientists who work there and each of their incredible fields.
SCIENCE IS COOL: This book introduces science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through content that makes big ideas entertaining and exciting. Its perfect for sparking curiosity, inspiring future scientists, and showing kids of all interests why science matters and can be so much fun.
GIFTABLE NONFICTION: Beautifully illustrated, encyclopedic nonfiction is a terrific choice for young learners. This is the kind of book that makes a perfect gift for curious kidsone they will want to pore over for hours and read again and again.
INSTITUTIONAL APPEAL: Featuring a wide range of exhibitions and scientists, this is a great fit for many science museums. It also provides educators and STEAM professionals with an engaging way to introduce the many career opportunities available in science.
ALL-STAR TEAM: Maggie Tokuda-Hall is an award-winning, bestselling author and a founding member and national leader of Authors Against Book Bans. Qin Leng has illustrated many beloved titles that have received great acclaim. Together, theyve created a unique, gorgeously rendered picture book that readers of all ages will enjoy.
Perfect for:
- Young readers fascinated by natural history, science, and museums
- Anyone who dreams of being one of the scientists of tomorrow
- Kids who like animals, dinosaurs, and learning how the world around them works
- Teachers, librarians, and parents seeking fun and accessible nonfiction
- Museums looking to give patrons a sneak peek at the inner workings of their operations
Maggie Tokuda-Hall is not a scientist, but she does have a lot of questions. She grew up going to the Lawrence Hall of Science, the La Brea Tar Pits, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the Steinhart Aquarium, and the Los Angeles and Oakland Zoos. Once, when she was 12, she even got to visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in Japan. Nowadays, she takes her two kids to the California Academy of Sciences. She lives in Oakland, California, with her family and her objectively perfect dog. Learn more about Maggie at prettyokmaggie.com.
Qin Leng is a visual development artist and an illustrator and author of childrens books. Throughout her career, she has illustrated picture books, magazines, and book covers for publishers around the world. Clover/Trèfle, written by Nadine Robert, was the winner of the Governor Generals Literary Award for best picture book, and Piper Chen Sings, written by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, was an instant New York Times bestseller and received three starred reviews. Qin lives in Toronto with her husband and her son. Learn more about her at qinillustrations.com.