Paul the Planarian

Planarians are amazing creatures, and this story turns factual scientific information about them into a thrilling journey that ends with an important lesson for all. This picture book STEM story is told through the eyes of a shy little planarian and follows his journey from a pond to a science classroom where something unbelievable happens to him. Interesting informational animal concepts are introduced in an easy, fun manner. In this book, the underrepresented planarians' super powers and revealed and celebrated. It is intended for readers age four to eight but can also be used as a supplemental resource for middle school science classes when covering regeneration and mitosis.