How to Make Bubbles (Hands-On Science Fun)
Erika L. Shores knows a cow drinks enough water to fill a bathtub each day. She also knows pigs sometimes play with bowling balls and chickens make great pets. You won't find her backyard full of barnyard animals, but you will find her bookshelves full of books about them. Erika studied English at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids. She lives in North Mankato, Minnesota, with her husband, two kids, and a big orange cat.Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.