I ask questions and seek answers about the extraordinary lives of animals and plants and the scientists who study them. I share my findings with curious kids through lively nonfiction books and articles. I aim to connect children with nature, inspiring them to ask their own questions.
Author Visits
Fun, Fact, Fiction!
An interactive story time with authors Carolyn Combs and Lynn Becker. Reading followed by games focused on distinguishing fiction from nonfiction. A craft activity related to the story time books and games. Q&A as time allows.
Body Language
An interactive story time with authors Carolyn Combs and Lynn Becker. Reading followed by games focused on understanding and practicing nonverbal communication. A craft activity related to the story time books and games. Q&A as time allows.
Be An Author
An interactive story time with authors Carolyn Combs and Lynn Becker. Brief discussion about finding ideas, and then drawing and writing about them. Q&A. Opportunity for students to create their own book page.
Beautifully illustrated, What's This Tail Saying? is the perfect interactive read-aloud and STEM activity starter for your elementary classroom, or gift for any young animal lover. Look and listen to what an animals' tail is saying on one page, and then flip the page to discover what it means!
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