Katherine E. Krohn
Personal Information
Description
Katherine Elizabeth Krohn is an American author born in Germany to American-born parents. Krohn is a prolific writer of books for children and young adults. Writing for young reader's series such as USA Today Lifeline Biographies and A&E Biography, her works include many well-reviewed titles, such as the Carter G. Woodson Honor Book Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song, and the Oregon Book Award contender Women of the Wild West. In recent years, Krohn ventured from the biographical format to create graphic science and graphic history titles for Capstone Press and Gale Cengage Learning. She has authored metaphysical titles about fortune-telling and ghosts, fiction, and books about contemporary social issues. Krohn's books have received several honors, including the Carter G. Woodson Book Award, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Young Adult Top Forty, CBC Children's Choices, and Booklist Top 10 Series Nonfiction. Krohn lives in Eugene, Oregon.
Books
Women of the Wild West
Presents an account of frontier life for women in the American West through brief biographies of six famous individuals, including Calamity Jane, Molly Brown, Belle Starr, Pearl Hart, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Annie Oakley.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic (Graphic Library)
"In graphic novel format, follows the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history"--Provided by publisher.
Is this funny, or what?
Although Michelle's teacher says she is a natural comic and Michelle is given the lead role in their school play, Rachel Tilly says that she will totally flop on stage and she's right. What is Michelle to do? Somehow she has to get funny, and fast!
Sojourner Truth
Surveys the life of Sojourner Truth, who escaped from slavery and became famous as an advocate of equal rights for women and blacks.
Madam C. J. Walker
A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women and became a great financial success.
A refreshing look at renewable energy with Max Axiom, super scientist
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explores various sources of renewable energy"--Provided by publisher.
The Earth-Shaking Facts about Earthquakes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Roseanne Arnold
Examines the life and career of the successful comedian and television star, covering her childhood, family, stand-up comedy act, and acting projects.
The whirlwind world of hurricanes with Max Axiom, super scientist
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explores the science and history behind hurricanes"--Provided by publisher.