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Aussie STEM Stars: Suzy Urbaniak: Volcano hunter and STEAM warrior
By (Author) Cristy Burne
Wild Dingo Press
Wild Dingo Press
1st February 2023
Australia
Children
Non Fiction
Paperback
176
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 15mm
165g
Age range 9 to 12
Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring childrens series that celebrates Australias experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
About Suzy Urbaniak
'Many people tend to follow the crowd, but never ask Why Suzy Urbaniak taught me so many things. This new way of thinking changed how I view the world.' Year 6 CoRE Student, 2022
Geologist Suzy Urbaniak is a limbo-dancer, a crepe-baker, a risk-taker and a question-asker. Winner of the 2016 Prime Ministers Prize for her out-of-the-box teaching, Suzy is all about passion, innovation, and doing things your own way.
Because life is whats out there, in #therealclassroom
About this series
Each book is written by an award-winning childrens author and celebrates the real-life stories of some of Australias top scientists and inventors, chosen on the basis of their pioneering work. Themes explored include childhood, school, family, and formative experiences, what inspired them to pursue their chosen path, how they persevered in the face of challenges, and their contribution to science all over the world.