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Aussie STEM Stars: Suzy Urbaniak

Volcano hunter and STEAM warrior
By Cristy Burne
Series: Aussie STEM Stars
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Aussie STEM Stars: Suzy Urbaniak by Cristy Burne is an inspiring children's book that delves into the life and achievements of Suzy Urbaniak, a prominent geoscientist and educator. Through engaging storytelling, it highlights her passion for science and her innovative teaching methods, aimed at motivating young learners to explore STEM fields and pursue their dreams.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking for an inspiring story about a passionate geoscientist and educator who encourages young minds to explore the wonders of science. It introduces children to Suzy Urbaniak’s achievements and her innovative approaches to teaching, making it a perfect read for budding scientists and curious adventurers.

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Aussie STEM Stars: Suzy Urbaniak

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Age range 9 to 12

Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's 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 Minister's Prize for her out-of-the-box teaching, Suzy is all about passion, innovation, and doing things your own way.

Because life is what's out there, in #therealclassroom

About this series

Each book is written by an award-winning children's author and celebrates the real-life stories of some of Australia's 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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925893786

Publisher: Wild Dingo Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wild Dingo Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 165g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Cristy Burne Series: Aussie STEM Stars

About the Author

Cristy Burne grew up climbing trees, jumping drains, chasing runaway cows and inventing stories. Before she became a writer, she was science circus performer, garbage analyst, Santa's pixie, and a teacher.

Currently Cristy is a children's author, science writer and presenter who has worked as a science communicator for over 20 years across Australia, the US, the UK, Japan, South Africa, Switzerland and beyond. She has a passion for STEM, loves learning through doing, and aims to inspire creativity, daring and resilience in her readers. She is a sought-after education presenter. This is her second book in the Aussie STEM Stars series, having previously told the story of Fiona Wood: Inventor of spray-on skin (ISBN 9781925893281)

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