Melissa Stewart has written more than 200 science books for children. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and garnered such awards as the Sibert Honor, AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, eighteen NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students, two Green Earth Book Awards, and three ALA Notables. Melissa is a popular presenter at schools and libraries, and her highly-regarded website features a rich array of nonfiction reading and writing resources.  www.melissa-stewart.com

Awards

Sibert Honor, AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, eighteen NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students, two Green Earth Book Awards, and three ALA Notables.

3 Fun Facts

1. I’ve watched hippos, elephants, and zebras trek across the African savanna while riding in a hot air balloon in Kenya.
2. I’ve swum with sea turtles and sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.
3. I walked within inches of a deadly fer-de-lance snake while exploring a tropical rain forest in Costa Rica.