Steve Jenkins

Biographical information

Steve Jenkins currently lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and kids.

He graduated from art school in North Carolina with a degree in graphic design.

When his kids were born, he had an interest in writing realistic science books – he has always had a lingering curiosity for science.

Techniques and Themes

Techniques: Scientific Facts Pictures impact the writing Narrative Rhymes and playful writing

Themes: Animals Plants Outer Space Human beings

Snippet of the writing

If a puffer fish is in danger… it takes in water and swells up like a prickly balloon, making itself almost impossible to swallow.

Imagery

He uses imagery to enhance the science facts he wants you to

understand

Snippet of WritingHere is the largest bird – an ostrich with its egg.

(Actual Size)

Playful Writing

He uses the text to create a fun and playful place for children to learn

about science facts!

Bones: Skeletons and How They Work

Arm Yourself: Animals use their forelimbs to dig, swing, walk, swim –

even fly.

List of published works

BonesHow Many Ways Can You Catch a Fly?Down, Down, DownSisters and BrothersLooking DownThe Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Ways to use it in the Classroom

Have students do measurements with the Actual Size book.

Create their own books: About specific animals About plants About outer space About the underwater world

Draw a picture of something living and write a few facts about it.