Axolotl a first field guide to the amphibian that never grows up

Head into the wild to study axolotls in this field guide for kids. Join axolotl expert Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited as she explains how these cute amphibians can regrow their legs and why they never grow up! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generati...

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Main Author: Whited, Jessica LaMae, Dr (Author)
Other Authors: Lord, Bethany (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Neon Squid, 2024.
Edition:[Hardcover edition].
Series:Young zoologist.
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Summary:Head into the wild to study axolotls in this field guide for kids. Join axolotl expert Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited as she explains how these cute amphibians can regrow their legs and why they never grow up! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologists.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781684495115
1684495113
Author Notes:

Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited is a biologist and assistant professor at Harvard University. Her lab investigates how axolotls regenerate limbs. Jessica earned undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and a PhD in Biology at MIT. Her scientific career was sparked by exploring woods and fields as a child. Jessica loves axolotls because they hold so many mysteries.

Bethany Lord is an illustrator based in London, UK. She started drawing from a very young age and now works in children's book illustration. She draws on her experiences from traveling and experiencing different cultures to create new pieces of work. She loves to read, play the guitar, watch movies, cook and bake in her spare time.