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Welcome! |
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I'm a full-time writer, mostly of "way cool" science
and other books for kids. Bubble Homes and Fish Farts
(Charlesbridge;
illustrated by Carolyn Conahan)
is my fifteenth book (more to come!). I've also
written oodles of articles in magazines such as YES Mag,
KNOW,
Odyssey, and Highlights for Children. Over the years, I've chased questions through most
of the "ologies", talking to scientists around the world about all kinds of
neat stuff, from palindromes to solar wind. I share
what I find with the most curious beings on the planet---kids. I have
the coolest job!
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Click on the links for information about my books
and a little about
me. A few times each month I take a break from the
keyboard and get out to talk with kids and adults about
writing. I love doing that! Follow the links to find
out how to invite me to speak at your school,
conference, or writers' group.
And if you're a writer looking for some tips
and hints, there's some of that here, too.
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What's
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2010-2011
Pennsylvania Keystone to
Reading Book
Award!
Bubble Homes and Fish Farts
is
the winner!
Thank you to the Keystone State
Reading Association for
shortlisting the book, and
to
the intermediate students of
Pennsylvania for voting it #1.
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The
Animal Behavior Society
Outstanding Children's Book
Award
Honor
Book!
Bubble Homes and
Fish Farts
is one of three
2009
Honor Books selected for this
award! |
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Article:
"Running Shoes"
...the
"Know It" column
in the
Jan/Feb 2011 issue of
KNOW Magazine:
The Science Magazine for
Curious Kids
Sure,
running shoes are great
for walking, playing
games, and of course,
running, but did you know
runners are also filled
with science to help you
play your max game, keep
your feet safe from
injury,
and...?
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Nominated!
Bubble Homes and
Fish Farts is one of ten
books nominated in the nonfiction
category of the 2012 Grand Canyon Reader
Award. Arizona students will vote for
the winner. I love these readers' choice
awards. |
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Best
Kids
Nonfiction Books!
Bubble Homes and
Fish Farts is on the
list! |
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Starred
Selection!
Not
only has Bubble Homes and
Fish Farts been named to the
Canadian Children's Book
Centre's "BEST
BOOKS FOR KIDS
AND TEENS 2010", it is
a STARRED SELECTION! Thank
you CCBC!
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