Axolotl Young Zoologist, Neon Squid
Axolotl Young Zoologist, Neon Squid
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Axolotl (Young Zoologist)
A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows Up

Author: Neon Squid, Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024


Synopsis

Axolotl (Young Zoologist) features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sound of an axolotl habitat and the bubbles underwater!

A first guide to cute axolotls from expert Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited.

You might know that axolotls are some of the most adorable animals around, but there’s so much more to learn about these incredible creatures from Mexico! Discover why axolotls never grow up, how they come in such cool colors, and how they can regrow missing limbs! You’ll also discover what it takes to become an axolotl scientist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face.

Axolotl (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal audiobooks from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.

About Neon Squid

Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love—written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.

About Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited

Dr. Jessica L. 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.

About Bethany Lord

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Aquila on September 06, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows Up by Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited in exchange for my honest feedback. I've always been fascinated by axolotls. I've seen them at the zoo, but I didn't actual......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on July 24, 2024

As a stand-alone audiobook, I wouldn't recommend this. However if you had the print version to follow along on while listening to the audiobook, I'd recommend it completely! My rating of 5/5 is in regards to the content itself, for that reason. Even as an adult (with easy access to my background know......more

Goodreads review by Lois on July 23, 2024

This audiobook was made available for me to listen to and review by Neon Squid, Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley. This audiobook is narrated by Soneela Nankani. Ms. Nankani has a warm and engaging tone of voice. This narration includes a soundtrack of light music and fun sound......more

Goodreads review by Angel on August 14, 2024

"Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian that Never Grows Up" is children's nonfiction by Neon Squid; Dr. Jessica LaMae Whited. This review refers to the audiobook only of this book. It is information packed! Soneela Nankani delivers the narration in an approachable, friendly......more

Goodreads review by Justine on August 28, 2024

This is a harder one for me to rate. I listened to it on audiobook and I thought it would be cool for my 6 year old to listen to as well. A 20min audiobook doesn’t seem bad until it’s a very factual book. My daughter lost interest right away. It was too hard for her to picture what was being talked......more