“Who is a scientist? This is a scientist. Isha is a meteorologist. She studies the weather. She loves to dance, play volleyball, and eat chocolate.” Isha M. Renta López is one of 14 diverse individuals working in science and technology fields profiled in this welcome picture book. Each double-page spread focus on one individual, with a brief text providing giving a sense of their work and interests, and a longer paragraph in smaller font giving a few more details about the job they do. Two color photographs are included as part of each profile: a full-page photo showing one of the ways they like to spend time outside of work, and a smaller photo showing them doing their work. This emphasis on both vocation and avocation is wonderful, giving a sense of the fullness of their lives. The final page spread invites readers to consider what kind of scientist they might want to be someday. (Ages 5-9)

Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really?

It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They can wear lab coats, jeans, or even tutus. And they are people who love to fly drones, make art, and even eat French fries!

Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists who might just change the way you think about who a scientist is. They share their scientific work in fields like entomology, meteorology, paleontology, and engineering as well as other interesting facts about themselves and their hobbies. An "if you like this, you'll like that" flowchart in the back of the book helps students identify science careers they might be interested in. Scan a QR code at the end of the book for a video of the scientists introducing themselves!