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Bucket List Guides to Summer and Food
The start of a new year is a time of resolutions and making exciting plans for the year ahead—perfect timing for the release of my latest books. —The Bucket List Guide to Summer —The Bucket List Guide to Food These titles are for both thrill seekers and foodies. They aim to help young readers come… Continue reading Bucket List Guides to Summer and Food
The Adventures of Big Blue and the Capt’n
A project I had been working on this summer has finally come to fruition, and just in time for Christmas! The Adventures of Big Blue and the Capt’n, with Hari the Tiger, is a picture book I cowrote with Ben Young, a worldwide adventurer who has a deep desire to help educate people about the… Continue reading The Adventures of Big Blue and the Capt’n
Math Saves the Day!
Only once before, for the book War in Afghanistan, have I co-written with someone. That project was easy, as I worked with a long-time friend and we were able to divide up the writing by chapters. All went smoothly. I was a little more worried, though, about a recent batch of songs I had pitched.… Continue reading Math Saves the Day!
National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
Okay, now in the process of wrapping up my Everything Predators book. It’s been grueling, as for every hour of writing I need to put in a few hours of research to back me up. At home, the family is getting annoyed that I’m continually watching documentaries on animals. Secret Lives of Predators, by National… Continue reading National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
So while working on my Everything Predators book, I’ve come across some bizarre creatures that I wanted to share. Goblin Sharks—these beasts live in the dark, depths of the ocean, so are rarely seen. They have jaws full of needle-like teeth that shoot forward (reminding me of the monsters in the Alien movies) to snatch… Continue reading National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
One of my big projects this month is book about predators. It’ll be my 6th book in National Geographic Kids Everything series, and I continue to be excited to write for them, especially since I was so enthralled with National Geographic Magazine growing up. And while I’ve done a lot of book research about animals… Continue reading National Geographic Kids—Everything Predators
The Science of Hockey
Back when I was in grad school, at Minnesota State University, Mankato, students got in free to all sporting events, which was great for a poor college student like me. That meant hitting home hockey games was one our favorite (as in inexpensive) forms of entertainment. The Mavericks weren’t always the best team, but they… Continue reading The Science of Hockey
Review — Everything Soccer
Colorful, fascinating, and timely, this book on soccer is true to National Geographic’s reputation for excellent coverage. Non-soccer fans, whose numbers are diminishing, will enjoy this addition to the “Everything Series” for National Geographic Kids. It is an educational romp. With more than 100 pictures, interesting history about the game’s origins, and information about the… Continue reading Review — Everything Soccer
The Science of Hockey
In grad school, at Minnesota State University, Mankato, friends and I would hit Mavericks’ hockey games whenever we got the chance. As students, we got in free, which was about all we could afford at that time in our careers. While I can’t claim to be a huge hockey fan, the games were a blast,… Continue reading The Science of Hockey