Animal Architects

(Hardback)

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This fascinating nonfiction picture book about animal construction projects will captivate young scientists and naturalistsand have them looking for more in their own backyards!

Did you know the natural world is a construction zone All over Earth, on land and at sea, animals are building the most amazing things. From tricky trapdoors to undersea cities to palaces of pebbles and more, come see the incredible creations of animal architects.

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Amy Cherrixworks as the childrens book buyer at Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina, and squeezes in writing time whenever she can. Her books include the nonfictionIn the Shadow of the Moon,Backyard Bears, Eye of the Storm, and Animal Architects. She earned a masters degree in childrens literature from Simmons University. If she isnt writing or scouring the internet for late-breaking science news, you can find her on Instagram @AmyCherrix.

Chris Sasakiis an animation art director, illustrator, and writer living in Oakland, California. He worked at Pixar Animation Studios and designed characters forMonsters University, Inside Out, Coco, and Onward. His work has been featured in Nucleus Gallery, Cartoon Brew, TheNew York Times, and Red Cap greeting cards. Chris is the illustrator ofAnimal Architects, Home Is a Window, andPaper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist, which received the 2019 Dilys Evans Founders Award from the Society of Illustrators.