books

NIKKI TESLA AND THE FERRET-PROOF DEATH RAY (Elements of Genius Book #1; with Scholastic, July 2019)

NIKKI TESLA AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BLING (Elements of Genius Book #2; with Scholastic, February 2020)

There are only so many times a kid can invent an instrument of global destruction without getting grounded. So when Nikki’s death ray accidentally blows up her bedroom (if you can call a pet ferret with an itchy trigger finger an accident), she’s sent to the only place that can handle her. Genius Academy is a school for history’s greatest brains. Leo da Vinci? Charlotte Darwin? Bert Einstein? All extraordinary. Yet even among her fellow prodigies, Nikki feels like an outsider thanks to a terrible secret she can’t let anyone discover. Ever.

But when her death ray is stolen, Nikki must stop worrying about fitting in and learn to play nice with her new classmates. Because it doesn’t take a genius to track a thief around the world, outwit the authorities, and keep a French fry fanatic ferret happy. It takes all of them.

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Great for kids who love:

Action, adventure, and intriguing spy stories
Science, tech, and gadgetry
World travel, exploration, and a good old fashioned villain
Clever kids, high stakes, and hilarious comebacks

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SHARK LADY

A beautiful, lyrical nonfiction picture book about shark scientist (and all around amazing woman!) Eugenie Clark! This book not only depicts a ‘real life’ view of science, but also dozens of amazing creatures and the role that Eugenie Clark has played in shark research and ocean conservation. Along with the text, the illustrations are meticulously detailed, and every inch of them is scientifically robust, making this a great book to prompt discussions, explorations in science, and STEM units!

Great for kids who love:

Sharks, the ocean, and other marine animals
Adventure, science, nerdy-brilliant-girls-in-action
to see incredible examples of women in STEM fields
vibrant, wonder-inducing illustrations

“Boldly hued and fluidly graceful, illustrations from Marta Álvarez Miguéns, complete with fun facts and a timeline, creatively convey Eugenie’s courage and determination as she dives into books, laboratories, education, and open waters to share her love and knowledge of the often misunderstood predators.” —Foreword Reviews

Watch the book trailer here
Download the Activity Kit here SharkLady_ActivityKit.pdf (220 downloads)
Watch the “Virtual Author Visit Video” (a fun way to introduce your kids to the book!)

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THE WORLD OF WEIRD ANIMALS SERIES

A funny nonfiction series that explores the incredible world of weird and bizarre creatures. Full of amazing facts, eye-catching, colorful (and sometimes gross!) photos, and illustrator David DeGrand’s goofy-wonderful cartoons. A must-read series for curious kids.

Great for kids who love:

too-cool-to-be-true animal facts
hilarious comics
stinky, scaly, slimy, cuddly, or feathery creatures
exploring the world one page at a time

“A playful introduction to the kookier corners of the animal kingdom.” —Booklist

Watch the book trailer of PINK IS FOR BLOBFISH here
Watch an interview about the creation of WHAT MAKES A MONSTER here
Watch the book trailer of WHAT MAKES A MONSTER here
Watch the Educator Video for WHAT MAKES A MONSTER here
Watch the book trailer for CUTE AS AN AXOLOTL here
Watch a fun CUTE AS AN AXOLOTL book talk with Colby Sharp here
Check out my PRINTABLES tab for free printables for your classroom!

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THE “MY LIFE IS A ZOO” SERIES

The hilarious and heartfelt adventures of a 12-year old girl who lives in a zoo with her zoologist parents, twin brother, and a host of scaly and feathered creatures. Contains loads of laughs, embarrassing moments, and animal poop.

Great for kids who love: