Bücher von Rachel Ignotofsky

Throughout history, many women have asked questions about our world. When they were told, 'You can't', they replied: 'Try and stop me.'

Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to today--from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science.A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts--from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O''Keefe, to lesser-known names like 19th-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women''s representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.

An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.   Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.

Nach Das Wunder einer Blume  folgt ein weiteres Sachbuch mit künstlerischem Anspruch aus der Feder von Rachel Ignotofsky Schmetterlingen begegnet man überall! In der Mittagssonne flattern bunte Tagfalter über duftende Blumenwiesen, in der Dunkelheit huschen Nachtfalter geheimnisvoll über mondbeschienene Felder. Schmetterlinge gibt es in den unterschiedlichsten Farben, Formen und Größen. Und doch vereint sie alle das Wunder der Metamorphose - vom Ei über die Raupe bis zum ausgewachsenen Falter. Dieses farbenprächtige Sachbilderbuch lädt ein zu einer spannenden Reise in die Welt der Verwandlungskünstler. Wir erfahren, seit wann es Falter auf unserer Erde gibt, auf welchen Kontinenten sie zu Hause sind, welche Lebensphasen sie durchlaufen und weshalb sie so wichtig für unser Ökosystem sind.

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower.Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.

A vivid 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring portraits of fifteen diverse, pioneering female artists by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.The Women in Art Puzzle portrays fifteen female artists in Rachel Ignotofsky's inimitable style, from well-known figures like Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American sculptor Mary Edmonia Lewis and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. A unique 18 x 24-inch poster is included for referencing the design while working on the puzzle. Like Rachel's hit Women in Science Puzzle, this jigsaw will delight a wide range of puzzlers and art lovers looking to get offline and into a soothing groove.

This colorfully illustrated 500-piece puzzle features 15 trailblazing women of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and is a perfect gift for budding feminists and science lovers. A unique 18 x 24-inch-inch poster is included for referencing the design while working on the puzzle.Based on the New York Times bestselling book Women in Science, this brightly colored 500-piece puzzle celebrates 15 groundbreaking female scientists and is perfect for the whole family.