This informative guide draws readers in with the twin charms of rich illustrations and an engaging narrative. Six kid-friendly activities and background information for parents and teachers complement the text.
Kathleen Konicek-Moranhas been a writer, editor and educator for over 30 years and now does botanical illustration and fine art in graphite, colored pencil, watercolor and pen and ink.Richard Konicek-Moranis a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and has been a science educator for the past 55 years teaching at all levels. Dick has published seven books on teaching science through inquiry and is the recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching Award and the NSTA Presidential Citation Award.