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    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
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Documenting ocean plastic: PLASTIC, AHOY! photographer @AnnieCrawley shares her story

Documenting ocean plastic: PLASTIC, AHOY! photographer @AnnieCrawley shares her story

Mar 8, 2014

Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch photographer Annie Crawley sailed aboard New Horizon to the North Pacific...

Is PLASTIC, AHOY! made with plastic? #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Is PLASTIC, AHOY! made with plastic? #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Feb 27, 2014

In early February, I received the following question from a reader: Hello Patricia! I got...

PLASTIC, AHOY! trash detective: Science creates knowledge #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Feb 20, 2014

Chelsea and I spoke at length while I was writing Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great...

Student Valentine’s Day Challenge: show the ocean some love #3rdchat #4thchat #6thchat

Student Valentine’s Day Challenge: show the ocean some love #3rdchat #4thchat #6thchat

Feb 11, 2014

THE CHALLENGE In celebration of Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, I’m issuing...

Ocean plastic makes waves in new book

Feb 6, 2014

A mystery lurks in the middle of the ocean. A growing collection of plastic rides...

Where do authors get their ideas? The zoo! @chrischengaus #3rdchat  #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Where do authors get their ideas? The zoo! @chrischengaus #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Dec 20, 2013

When Christopher Cheng enters a room, the first thing one notices is his long braid....

Where do authors get their ideas? Humor drives Jeff Mack #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Where do authors get their ideas? Humor drives Jeff Mack #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Dec 18, 2013

In second grade Jeff Mack says his teacher “enthusiastically supported” his writing and art projects....

Where do authors get their ideas? Author-illustrator mines nature and art #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Where do authors get their ideas? Author-illustrator mines nature and art #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Dec 16, 2013

Author-illustrator Mary Ann Fraser has published more than sixty fiction and nonfiction picture books and...

Where do authors get their ideas? Christopher medalist studies human spirit #2ndchat #3rdchat #4thchat #literacy

Where do authors get their ideas? Christopher medalist studies human spirit #2ndchat #3rdchat #4thchat #literacy

Dec 13, 2013

  In May 2013, Jo Kittinger traveled to New York City to receive a Christopher...

Where do authors get their ideas? Childhood memories fuel @KellyMilnerH #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Where do authors get their ideas? Childhood memories fuel @KellyMilnerH #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #literacy

Dec 9, 2013

Award-winning nonfiction author Kelly Milner Halls uses memories from her childhood to write books for...

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    • Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
    • Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • Books for English language-learners
    • Writers write all kinds of things
  • Author Visit Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
  • Blog
  • Educator Resources
    • STEM + Literacy Activities
    • Teacher Guides
    • Earth Day Every Day newsletter archive
    • LitLinks
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  • Writer Resources
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  • Who is Patricia Newman?
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