Rachel Poliquin author page

Rachel Poliquin biography

Rachel Poliquin is a Canadian author known for her non-fiction books for children, focusing on animals and natural history. She holds a PhD in the history of science and has written for both young readers and adults. Poliquin’s work often explores the remarkable features and behaviours of animals, aiming to engage children with scientific concepts through accessible language and engaging illustrations.

Her children’s books include the Superpower Field Guide series, which introduces readers to the extraordinary abilities of various animals. Titles in this series include Beavers, Moles, Eels, and Hawks. The series is illustrated by Nicholas John Frith and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Poliquin has also written The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep, illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler and published by Kids Can Press in 2020. This book presents unusual marine animals and their adaptations, encouraging curiosity about ocean life.

In addition to her children’s books, Poliquin has written essays and articles on animal history and culture. Her background in the history of science informs her approach to writing, blending factual information with storytelling to make scientific topics accessible to young readers.

Rachel Poliquin’s The Strangest Thing in the Sea: And Other Curious Creatures of the Deep was published by Kids Can Press in 2020.