Author and illustrator Maris Wicks visited Reiche Community School and Presumpscot Elementary School on June 3 and 4. Wicks has written and illustrated picture books and graphic novels with a science focus such as "Dragon Bones," "You and the Bowerbird," "Coral Reefs," "Human Body Theater" and "Primates." While presenting to students, Wicks walked students through the process of writing and illustrating a book, and discussed topics including research trips to Antarctica, deep sea diving, drawing comics and the finished product. Younger students explored the question "What makes a bird a bird?" while reading "You and the Bowerbird." Fifth-grade students at Presumpscot collaborated with Maris to create a mural of their favorite animals.