RACHEL POLIQUIN is a writer engaged in all things orderly and
disorderly in the natural world. With a cross-disciplinary
background in visual arts, cultural history and natural history,
she holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of
British Columbia and a Post-Doctoral Degree in History from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rachel is the author of the
Superpower Field Guide series, and has also written for Science
Friday, The Believer Magazine and the New York Times.
KATHRYN DURST is a graduate of Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada.
She has a background in animation, having interned with Pixar
Animation Studios. Kathryn has illustrated numerous children's
books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller from Paul
McCartney, Hey Grandude!. When she is not illustrating books, she
can be found playing the accordion, growing vegetables, folk
dancing or putting on shadow puppet shows. She lives in Toronto,
Canada, with her grumpy mini dachshund named Chili Dog.
"This [is] an adorable and funny story . . . but it [is] also a
good teaching tool." —Jill's Book Blog
"Humorous and entertaining, and worthy of a place at the table."
—School Library Journal
"[A] clever approach to the natural world, convincing in its
message that . . . there is always more to learn." —Imaginary
Elevators
“Snappy, kid-friendly portions of text supported with generous
illustration drive the pace of this book . . . Readers will get
caught up in the fun without even realizing how much they are
learning.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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