Making More: How Life Begins
"Highly recommended for nonfiction and even parenting collections, where it will fly off the shelf with science-loving kids and neutralize any adult melodrama around talking to kids about sex."―School Library Journal, starred review
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
Everywhere, all around you, life is making more.
From fish to mammals and plants to insects, every organism on Earth must reproduce, and the survival of each species―and of life itself―depends on this and on the diversity it creates. In this groundbreaking book, Katherine Roy distills the science of reproduction into its simplest components: organisms must meet, merge their DNA, and grow new individuals; and she thoughtfully highlights the astonishing variety of this process with examples from across the natural world, from ferns and butterflies to trout, hawks, rabbits, and more.
Lucid, informed, and illuminated by beautiful paintings, Making More weaves a story that seamlessly explains life’s most fundamental process, answers children’s questions, and provides an essential tool for parents, caregivers, and educators.
Full-color throughout
# of Pages: 72
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Norton Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781324015840
Katherine Roy is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. She has a background in scientific illustration and a passion for the natural world, which is reflected in her work. Her books, including Neighborhood Sharks and How to Be an Elephant, have received numerous accolades, including the Sibert Medal and the Orbis Pictus Award. In addition to writing and illustrating, Katherine also works as an educator, teaching children about science and nature through her engaging presentations and workshops. She currently resides in Oregon with her family and continues to create thought-provoking and beautifully illustrated books that inspire a love for learning and the environment.