Cover of the picture book, Mimic Makers, showing scientists looking at different things, including leaves, a whale, and a speed train.
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Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature (Charlesbridge). Text © 2021 Kristen Nordstrom and illustrations © 2021 Paul Boston.

Special Storytime: Kristen Nordstrom

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How did a bird help transform one of the fastest trains on the planet? How did a tiny beetle teach humans to collect water in the desert? Birds, beetles, whales, and more have inspired inventors from around the globe in Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature, written by Kristen Nordstrom, and illustrated by Paul Boston. This picture book profiles ten working scientists and engineers that have investigated nature, made a fascinating discovery, and applied their findings to an invention that helps people and our planet.

Join author Kristen Nordstrom as she reads from Mimic Makers, and meet the gecko scientists featured in the book!

Mimic Makers was named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and placed on The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Best STEM Picture Books of 2022 List. It was a CYBILS Nonfiction Picture Book Award Finalist and won the AAAS/Subaru Best STEM Picture Book of 2022.

Book signing to follow the program. Can’t make it to the event? You may reserve signed books online.

Who You'll Meet
Author Kristen Nordstrom

Kristen Nordtsrom

Kristen Nordtsrom is a non-fiction author and full-time teacher at a STEAM Academy teaching biomimicry and other science topics. She is passionate about connecting young children to nature and the sustainable ideas the living world offers.
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A variety of scientists including ones in scuba gear, lab coats and binoculars observe a variety of animals in nature.

Mimic Makers