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Beaver - 8
Cross spider - 14
Sociable weaver - 20
Termite - 26
Stork - 32
Meerkat - 38
Honeybee - 44
Japanese pufferfish - 50
Mole - 56
Reina Ollivier (Ukkel, Belgium, 1956) studied German languages at
the University of Brussels (KUB) and Leuven (KUL). She combined
writing with teaching at secondary schools, but now she is a
fulltime author and (crowned) translator. Young children have an
open mind and are longing to learn, that’s why Reina loves to give
the information in an attractive and playful manner. At Clavis
Publishing Company she worked at the Willewete-series and together
with Dixie Dancercoeur she wrote the thrilling series about Emma
Dewitt and her adventures in the polar regions against the
background of climate change, for children ages 10 years and
up.
Karel Claes was born in 1955, in Vilvoorde (Belgium). He studied
Literature, Philosophy, and Communication. He was director of
Doctors Without Borders, made children’s and youth programs for the
Belgian national television, was editor-in-chief of children’s
magazines Zonneland and Zonnestraal and for many years he published
a successful series of articles on important life issues. Karel
loves traveling, sailing, playing tennis, cross-country skiing,
swimming and reading.
Steffie Padmos studied illustration at the art academy in
Maastricht (NL) and Bath (UK), and obtained her master’s degree in
Scientific Illustration. Her work is characterized by
craftsmanship, an eye for detail and an interest in nature. Because
of her background as a scientific illustrator, Steffie has a lot of
experience in depicting complex biological and medical subjects,
but she has a much broader orientation. She also illustrates for
museums and publishers of children’s books. Steffie works in
different styles and techniques, both analogue and digital,
depending on the specific assignment. Steffie’s lives in Amsterdam,
with her two children and partner.
"Beautiful book with excellent illustrations and detailed
information.
Great STEM book for any classroom and library
This book thoroughly explains the outstanding building expertise of
animals and their survival.
Animals build in fascinating manners to create their personal
homes.
Students will observe the comparison between humans and animals for
survival.
Terrific discussion will develop as students increase their
knowledge of animals." - ITEEA
"This book is lovely for younger children as an introduction to
nest building creatures. It’s beautifully illustrated and easy to
read." - Rebecca B (Educator at Walnut)
"Builders is a great nonfiction beginner's guide to a variety of
animals that build burrows, lodges, dens, nests, and more. Filled
with colorful illustrations and plenty of basic information about
each featured animal, this would be great for upper elementary
grades to use for research projects." - Springdale Elementary
"Beautifully illustrated and informative, an interesting collection
of animals. Children interested in learning about different types
will enjoy the detailed illustrations and descriptive texts about
these unique creatures." - Bibliotheek Kortrijk
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