Julie Knutson

Julie Knutson is the author of a series of children's books on agricultural microproducers and has a degree in cultural studies from NYU, a Master’s degree in political sociology from The London School of Economics, and additional post-graduate degrees in education and art history from Rice University in Houston, Texas. Julie is a member of the National Council for the Social Studies and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Nomad Press Titles Written by Julie Knutson

Build It Science Biographies Book Bundle

Discover the life and work of these great minds! This set of three Build It Yourself books capture the curiosity of three science revolutionaries who made discoveries that continue to resonate today. Titles include: The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci The Science and Technology of Marie Curie The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin

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The Science and Technology of Marie Curie

Who gets to do science? During a time when most people would answer, “Men,” Marie Curie followed her passion for science and earned two Nobel Prizes! In The Science and Technology of Marie Curie, readers ages 9 through 12 explore Curie’s groundbreaking scientific research in physics and chemistry and discover how this research forced people to rethink the very structure of their surrounding world . . . and the role of women within it. Her...

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Global Citizenship

Engage in the Politics of a Changing World

The right to grow and thrive in a safe environment. The right to a name and an identity. The right to the free expression of ideas. The right to an education. These are just a few of the basic human rights guaranteed to children all around the world. Global citizens work for and defend these rights, not just for themselves, but for everyone on the planet. What can kids do to protect and promote rights...

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