Running wild : awesome animals in motion /
Watson, Galadriel,
Running wild : awesome animals in motion / written by Galadriel Watson ; art by Samantha Dixon. - 65 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Inlcudes bibliographical references and index.
"Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs--and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon's energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread."--
9781773213705 9781773213699 1773213709 1773213695
20190198117 can
Animal locomotion--Juvenile literature.
Animal mechanics--Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Illustrated works.
Running wild : awesome animals in motion / written by Galadriel Watson ; art by Samantha Dixon. - 65 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Inlcudes bibliographical references and index.
"Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this fascinating introduction to biomechanics, seasoned non-fiction writer Galadriel Watson draws on biology, physics, and other sciences to show readers the incredible ways a variety of creatures move to meet their everyday needs--and overcome the physical forces working against them. An accessible, lively style and dynamic design will keep readers engaged, while Samantha Dixon's energetic illustrations and mechanical diagrams reinforce STEM concepts on each spread."--
9781773213705 9781773213699 1773213709 1773213695
20190198117 can
Animal locomotion--Juvenile literature.
Animal mechanics--Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Illustrated works.