What Do Scientists Do All Day?

by Jane Wilsher (Author) Maggie Li (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
What do scientists do all day? Find out in this beautifully illustrated book that features more than 100 scientists at work. Little ones can explore 14 different colorful scenes, turning the page after each to learn about eight special scientists you will find there. Spot the scientists and learn about the jobs they do in these fascinating places: nature reserve, health center, Arctic research station, hospital, museum, our new city, mission control and on the space station, observatory, aerospace center, botanical gardens, Earth Science center, energy plant, university, and technology and computer lab. Meet the environmentalist at the nature reserve, the nurse at the hospital, the archaeologist at the museum, the navigation engineer at mission control, the astronomer at the observatory, the fungi specialist at the botanical gardens...you'll be amazed at the range of things scientists work on.
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Kirkus

The premise is mostly a pretext, but it should appeal to younger STEM-winders. (Informational picture book. 7-9)

Review quotes

"Give[s] the abilities of budding sleuths a workout in addition to the notion that science encompasses a broad range of occupations" - Kirkus Reviews
Jane Wilsher
Jane Wilsher is a writer, editor, and publisher of award-winning non-fiction books for children. Recently, she launched the children's list at Thames & Hudson. Jane enjoys researching and writing fact-packed titles for kids, who tend to ask the best kind of tricky questions.

Paul Daviz works in a whole range of vibrant, colourful, and quirky styles. Big, bold shapes, sweeping lines, strong colors, hints of texture, and plenty of fun--Paul's strong draughtsmanship and drawing skills shine through across the range of contemporary styles he excels in.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780711249783
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Publication date
March 20, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
JNF052000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | General
Library of Congress categories
Scientists
Science

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