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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 12:06:35 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Starred Reviews for INSIDE BIOSPHERE 2!:
Mary Kay said, "School Library Journal and Booklist both give my new book in the Scientists in the Field series, Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass, starred reviews in their fall issues! SLJ says, “This enlightening title adeptly connects Biosphere..." more
Monday, June 8, 2015 2:36:46 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Writing Process Blog Tour:
Mary Kay said, "Kerrie Hollihan, author of the just released book Reporting Under Fire (Chicago Review Press, 2014), invited me to take part in this Writing Process Blog Tour. She writes award-winning nonfiction history books for young people. Kerrie, myself, and..." more
Monday, June 8, 2015 2:36:46 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Park Scientists is Ohioana Book Award Finalist:
Mary Kay said, "The Ohioana Library has announced the 30 finalists for the 2015 Ohioana Book Awards. The awards, established in 1942, honor Ohio authors in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Juvenile Literature. This year a new category has been added to recognize..." more
Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:27:11 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Writing Process Blog Tour:
Mary Kay said, "Kerrie Hollihan, author of the just released book Reporting Under Fire (Chicago Review Press, 2014), invited me to take part in this Writing Process Blog Tour. She writes award-winning nonfiction history books for young people. Kerrie, myself, and..." more
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:39:04 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Featured in May 2014 Talent Spotlight!:
Mary Kay said, "Mary Kay CarsonMay 2014 Talent Spotlight "I feel like fiction tells universal truths and nonfiction tells specific truths. We need both kinds." - Mary Kay CarsonOur May spotlight celebrates nonfiction children's book author Mary Kay..." more
Monday, May 19, 2014 7:17:58 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Starred Review for PARK SCIENTISTS!:
Mary Kay said, "School Library Journal gives my new book in the Scientists in the Field series, Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America’s Own Backyard a starred review in its May/June issue!!School Library Journal *Review*: “This..." more
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:25:22 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled PARK SCIENTISTS comes out May 13th!:
Mary Kay said, "Photographer Tom Uhlman and I are proud to announce our new book in the Scientists in the Field series, Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America’s Own Backyard! It’s all about exciting research projects in our..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 8:57:39 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Starred Review for Beyond the Solar System!:
Mary Kay said, "My fresh off the press book, Beyond the Solar System: Exploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More is reviewed in the July 1st issue of Booklist. Booklist *Review*: They call it "a fast-paced, but worthwhile, tour of the history of..." more
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:18:19 AM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled What Sank the Titanic a Century Ago?:
Mary Kay said, "One hundred years ago this week, the Titanic left on its doomed voyage. Read about the chain of mistakes and unlikely events that led to the disaster in my just released book, What Sank the World’s Biggest Ship? And Other Questions About the..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 5:24:26 PM
Mary Kay Carson replied to dikam's discussion about What Sank the World's Biggest Ship?: And Other Questions About the Titanic (Good Question!):
Mary Kay said, "Nope! No movie diamonds included in the book, I'm afraid. It's a nonfiction book."
Friday, February 10, 2012 5:05:23 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night, the book-app:
Mary Kay said, "Explore the natural world of the only flying mammals—bats. Experience the first nonfiction book-app for iPad to use 3D software to create an immersive reading experience. Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night is what a book should be—a great,..." more
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:58:49 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Bat Scientists named a 2011 Notable Children’s Book:
Mary Kay said, "The Bat Scientists was included on this year’s list for Middle Readers, saying, “Exceptional photography and clear text capture the lives of bats and explore the myths and threats to these amazing mammals.” Each year a committee of the..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 12:07:20 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Bat Scientists on Top 10 Sci-Tech List:
Mary Kay said, "Booklist named its Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth: 2010 on December 1st, and The Bat Scientists was included, stating: “This exciting title in the Scientists in the Field series follows a team of dedicated bat scientists, dispelling popular myths..." more
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 2:27:18 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Starred Review for Inside Tornadoes!:
Mary Kay said, "Kirkus gave Inside Tornadoes a starred review, saying, “This visually tempting title defines and explains the storms people call twisters, gives examples of four particularly devastating ones in this country, describes tornado watchers at work,..." more
Monday, October 25, 2010 7:34:01 AM
Mary Kay Carson was just published! Mary Kay is the Author of Emi and the Rhino Scientist, which was just released in Paperback. Congratulations Mary Kay!
Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:17:52 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Watch The Bat Scientists book trailer!:
Mary Kay said, "The book trailer is finished, polished, and up on YouTube. Thanks Tom for all your hard work putting it together and a special thanks to Maggie Kelley who composed the music just for the book! Click the book above or here to watch."
Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:17:52 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Booklist gives The Bat Scientists a Starred Review!:
Mary Kay said, "The October 15th issue of Booklist gives The Bat Scientists a starred review, calling the images “spellbinding” and stating that “young people will be easily drawn in by Carson’s lucid, fascinating explanations of concepts and her vivid..." more
Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:17:52 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Books by the Banks is a Batty Success:
Mary Kay said, "Saturday’s Books by the Banks book festival was a success! I shared a table with Christina Wald, illustrator of Little Red Bat, so we had lots of bat fans stop by. I was especially encouraged by all the folks concerned about white-nose syndrome..." more
Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:17:52 PM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled A Batty Book Launch!:
Mary Kay said, "Saturday’s launch of The Bat Scientists at the Blue Marble was a great success. Thanks for stopping by and devouring the bat cookies! Special thanks to our friend Mark Bowen for taking such great pics."
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:23:47 AM
Mary Kay Carson wrote a blog post titled Happy 100th Birthday, National Park Service!:
Mary Kay said, "This summer the National Park Service (NPS) turns one hundred years old. Celebrate by tagging along with the scientists profiled in Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard, a book for young readers from..." more