Inside In

X-Rays of Nature's Hidden World

Inside In
Laura Watkinson, Jan Paul Schutten, Arie van 't Riet
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Hardback
h254 x 203mm - 136pg
14 Oct 2021 CAN
International import eta 7-19 days
9781771646796
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Age range 6 to 12Discover nature' s secret world with this amazing collection of X-ray photographs of animals and plants!Using incredible X-ray techniques, Inside In displays creatures and their natural habitats in a never-before-seen way. Kids will learn the awesome answers to questions like: What does a bee look like under its furry coat? How does a seahorse protect itself with armour and a skeleton? How does a tree frog use its eyes to swallow? This visually stunning and highly original book is perfect for keeping kids engaged during home-schooling and online learning: X-ray images are cool and fun to look at!Simple text helps kids understand the animals and plants in each image. Pops of neon colours make animals and plants come to life.
"Stunningly beautiful and unique x-ray photographs of animals accompany engaging, thought-provoking, and funny text. This interactive book teaches us to notice details on the how and why of each animal' s body shape. "-Sara Levine, veterinarian and award-winning author of science books for kids including Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons"The most intriguing x-ray collection I' ve ever seen, and I have seen a lot of x-rays. The pictures are enthralling, supported by informative and entertaining facts. Kids will love the book, learning about our natural world in an immediate and unique way. Every picture tells a story they say, but these pictures tell a story on another level completely. A stunning project, truly AMAZING. "-Nick Veasey, X-ray photographer and author of X-Treme X-Ray: See the World Inside Out, X-Ray: See Through the World Around You, and Inside Out. "This brilliant book is a must for every classroom library. "-Dr. Erica Colon, Founder and CEO of Nitty Gritty Science, LLC
Jan Paul Schutten has been writing children' s nonfiction books since 2003. His books are popular and critically acclaimed; he has won several awards including the Gouden Griffel (Golden Stylus) for his book Children of Amsterdam. Arie van ' t Riet is a Dutch artist and medical physicist who uses X-ray equipment to create "bioramas"-X-ray portraits of animals and plants. While teaching the physics of radiation and radiation safety, he became interested in the application of low-energy X-rays to capture delicate objects. Arie van ' t Riet is "inspired by the unbelievable beauty of nature. . . and its wonderful complexity. "
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781771646796
Published: 14 Oct 2021
Published In: Canada
Imprint: Greystone Books Canada
Publisher: Greystone Books (Canada)
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm
Pages: 136

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