Emma Carlson Berne
Personal Information
Description
Emma Carlson Berne is the author of over one hundred and twenty books for juvenile, middle-grade and young adult readers. She has worked with American Girl Publishing, Disney Lucasfilm, Simon & Schuster, PJ Library, Lonely Planet Kids, National Geographic Kids, and Scholastic, among others. She often ghostwrites under the names Jake Maddox, Lila Stewart, Elizabeth Woods, and Hailey Abbott. Emma lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and three young sons. She is a keen horseback rider and lover of nature and animals. She enjoys running and walking, hiking, camping, and cooking.
Books
Look!
The Amazing Body: The Five Senses Everything we know we learn through our senses. These engaging books take children through the basics of these body systems by using simple language and kid-friendly settings.
Rats!
Amphibians
Abortion
An overview of the abortion issue in this country, including who gets abortions and why, the history of abortion laws, and medical and technological aspects.
Homosexuality
Cinco de Mayo
Hummingbirds
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
When the town mouse and the country mouse visit each other, they decide they prefer their own way of living.
Coyotes
"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to coyotes"--Provided by publisher.
Share!
"Present Your Findings. Sharing what you have learned through presentations, reports, or by participating in a science fair is the final step in the scientific method. Chapters explain techniques for assembling a presentation or report, including creating graphic organizers and models as visual aids. Readers will also learn how pooling knowledge is important to collaboration and scientific discovery."--Provided by publisher.
The lady's slipper
"Melody Ellison is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, Leah Roth, but she wishes her cousin Val would stop being so standoffish to Leah! Melody meets Leah's grandfather, Dr. Roth, a botanist who escaped the Nazis and brought a rare and valuable Lady's Slipper orchid with him to America. When Melody's own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, Melody turns to Val and Leah for help. Yet Leah seems to be hiding something, something to do with her grandfather, that could hurt all of them. Can Melody catch the orchid thief before it's too late?"--Publisher.
Totally wacky facts about exploring space
"Presents at more than 100 facts about space exploration in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--
Run your own recycling business
"Each section focuses on a different aspect of running a recycling business from start to finish, including brainstorming your idea, making a business plan, and putting that plan into action."--
The secrets of Mercury
Discusses the planet Mercury, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mercury, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration.